What is a pro or con of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolinacompared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 113% more expensive in Topsail Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Topsail Beach, North Carolina copmared to Downers Grove, Illinois?

A salary of $245,000 in Downers Grove, Illinois should increase to $281,430 in Topsail 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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DOWNERS GROVE vs. TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 14.9% more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $281,430 in Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Topsail Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Topsail Beach
than in Downers Grove, Illinois

Downers Grove, IL vs. Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Downers Grove, Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

21.6% lower

Health

25.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

13.7% lower

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Downers Grove, Illinois vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

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