What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $64,525 in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 14.0% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,525 in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in North Topsail Beach
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Emerald Isle, NC vs North Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Emerald Isle, North Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

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14.0% lower

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Food

4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% higher

Commute

20.7% higher

Health

7.2% lower

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Personal

2.2% higher

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