Emerald Isle, North Carolina vs. Indian Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Indian Beach, North Carolina is 11.2% cheaper than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $44,399 in Indian Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Indian 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
9% cheaper in Indian Beach
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina
Emerald Isle, NC vs. Indian Beach, NC
Compared to Emerald Isle, Indian Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower