What is a pro or con of living in Surf City, North Carolinacompared to Amherst, Ohio?

Median Home Cost is 180% more expensive in Surf City.

What salary do I need to live in Surf City, North Carolina copmared to Amherst, Ohio?

A salary of $50,000 in Amherst, Ohio should increase to $72,600 in Surf City, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AMHERST vs. SURF CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Amherst, Ohio vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 45.2% more expensive than Amherst, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $72,600 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, Ohio.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is more expensive than Amherst, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
180% more expensive in Surf City
than in Amherst, Ohio

Amherst, OH vs. Surf City, NC

Compared to Amherst, Surf City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.4% higher

Commute

36.7% higher

Health

40.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Amherst, Ohio vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Amherst, OH vs. Surf City, NC

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