Cost of Living Calculator - Florence, Alabama vs Carolina Beach, North Carolina


The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 41.2% more expensive than Florence, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $70,592 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Florence, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
223% more expensive in Carolina Beach
than in Florence, Alabama
Florence, AL vs Carolina Beach, NC
Compared to Florence, Carolina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.2% 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
  11.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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