What is a pro or con of living in Kure Beach, North Carolinacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 217% more expensive in Kure Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Kure Beach, North Carolina copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $75,089 in Kure Beach, 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.

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COLUMBIA vs. KURE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Kure Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kure Beach, North Carolina is 50.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,089 in Kure Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kure Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Kure Beach
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Kure Beach, NC

Compared to Columbia, Kure Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

50.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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10.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

206.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

35.2% higher

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.1% lower

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Kure Beach, North Carolina

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