What is a pro or con of living in Atlantic Beach, North Carolinacompared to Garden City, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 186% more expensive in Atlantic Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina copmared to Garden City, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Garden City, South Carolina should increase to $61,647 in Atlantic 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.

GARDEN CITY vs. ATLANTIC BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Garden City, South Carolina vs. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina is 23.3% more expensive than Garden City, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,647 in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Garden City, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
186% more expensive in Atlantic Beach
than in Garden City, South Carolina

Garden City, SC vs. Atlantic Beach, NC

Compared to Garden City, Atlantic Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

92.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.2% lower

Commute

20.1% lower

Health

32.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Garden City, South Carolina vs. Atlantic Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Garden City, SC vs. Atlantic Beach, NC

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