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

Median Home Cost is 197% more expensive in Carolina Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Beach, North Carolina copmared to Fayetteville, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Fayetteville, North Carolina should increase to $68,354 in Carolina 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.

FAYETTEVILLE vs. CAROLINA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 36.7% more expensive than Fayetteville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,354 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
197% more expensive in Carolina Beach
than in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, NC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

Compared to Fayetteville, Carolina Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

196.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

15.2% higher

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

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Fayetteville, North Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fayetteville, NC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

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