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Emerald Isle, NC vs Anchorage, AK

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Is it cheaper to live in Anchorage or is it cheaper to live in Emerald Isle?
- Anchorage is 16.3% more expensive than Emerald Isle.

Which city has more affordable housing, Anchorage or Emerald Isle?
- Anchorage housing costs are 34.1% less expensive than Emerald Isle housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Emerald Isle or is Health Care more affordable in Anchorage.
- Health related expenses are 3.3% less in Anchorage.
 Emerald Isle, NCAnchorage, AKUnited States
 Overall  Unlock115.5100
 Food & Groceries105.3  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock125.4100
 Housing177.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$344,400$338,100
 Utilities94  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock104.6100
 Miscellaneous110.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Emerald Isle    1 Reviews

If you're seeking that perfect family vacation beach getaway on the North Carolina coast, it just doesn't get any better than Emerald Isle. Offering so many great things  More

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Reviews for Anchorage    83 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Anchorage had potential but with the massive amount of homeless the petty crime is on the rise. I chose to live in a town outside of Anchorage rather than the city for  More

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I lived in Anchorage for the better part of the 2010's. Pros: o Beautiful, mountain and ocean views; close to many hiking trails, campsites, fishing grounds,  More

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it's nice, i liked it when i grew up there. kinda wish i could move back, but i didn't really like being isolated from all the things like nordstrom, trader joe's,  More

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