Gainesville, Florida vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 32.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,833 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Surf City
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Surf City, NC
Compared to Gainesville, Surf City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher