What is a pro or con of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolinacompared to Arroyo Grande, California?

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Carolina Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Shores, North Carolina copmared to Arroyo Grande, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Arroyo Grande, California could decrease to $30,274 in Carolina Shores, 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.

ARROYO GRANDE vs. CAROLINA SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Arroyo Grande, California vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolina is 39.5% cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California.

You would need a salary of $30,274 in Carolina Shores, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arroyo Grande, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carolina Shores, North Carolina is cheaper than Arroyo Grande, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Carolina Shores
than in Arroyo Grande, California

Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Carolina Shores, NC

Compared to Arroyo Grande, Carolina Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.1% higher

Commute

6.8% lower

Health

7.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Arroyo Grande, California vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arroyo Grande, CA vs. Carolina Shores, NC

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