What is a pro or con of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolinacompared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 47% more expensive in North Topsail Beach.

What salary do I need to live in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina copmared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida should increase to $81,256 in North 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.

FORT WALTON BEACH vs. NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 8.3% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $81,256 in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in North Topsail Beach
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. North Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Fort Walton Beach, North Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.4% lower

Commute

3.4% higher

Health

15.5% higher

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Personal

4.4% higher

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