Etowah, North Carolina vs. Pacific Grove, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pacific Grove, California is 93.8% more expensive than Etowah, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,902 in Pacific Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Etowah, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pacific Grove, California is more expensive than Etowah, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
216% more expensive in Pacific Grove
than in Etowah, North Carolina
Etowah, NC vs. Pacific Grove, CA
Compared to Etowah, Pacific Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% higher
      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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  266.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  14.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher