Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Kure Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kure Beach, North Carolina is 69.7% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,896 in Kure Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kure Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
443% more expensive in Kure Beach
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Kure Beach, NC
Compared to Altoona, Kure Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  25.4% higher
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher