What is a pro or con of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolinacompared to Chicago, Illinois?

Transportation is 36% cheaper in Carolina Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Shores, North Carolina copmared to Chicago, Illinois?

A salary of $60,000 in Chicago, Illinois could decrease to $51,788 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.

CHICAGO vs. CAROLINA SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Chicago, Illinois vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolina is 13.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,788 in Carolina Shores, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carolina Shores, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
36% cheaper in Carolina Shores
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs. Carolina Shores, NC

Compared to Chicago, Carolina Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.9% higher

Commute

36.2% lower

Health

33.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Chicago, Illinois vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chicago, IL vs. Carolina Shores, NC

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