Austin, Texas vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 27.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,011 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead City, North Carolina is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Morehead City
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Morehead City, NC
Compared to Austin, Morehead City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% lower
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher