What is a pro or con of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolinacompared to Emerald Isle, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in Topsail Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Topsail Beach, North Carolina copmared to Emerald Isle, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina should increase to $54,007 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.

EMERALD ISLE vs. TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 8.0% more expensive than Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,007 in Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Emerald Isle, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Topsail Beach
than in Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Emerald Isle, NC vs. Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Emerald Isle, Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

22.4% higher

Health

8.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% lower

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Emerald Isle, NC vs. Topsail Beach, NC

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