What is a pro or con of living in Maggie Valley, North Carolinacompared to Gulf Shores, Alabama?

Childcare is 40% more expensive in Maggie Valley.

What salary do I need to live in Maggie Valley, North Carolina copmared to Gulf Shores, Alabama?

A salary of $50,000 in Gulf Shores, Alabama should increase to $50,346 in Maggie Valley, 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.

GULF SHORES vs. MAGGIE VALLEY
Cost of Living Comparison

Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Maggie Valley, North Carolina is 0.7% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,346 in Maggie Valley, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Maggie Valley, North Carolina is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
40% more expensive in Maggie Valley
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores, AL vs. Maggie Valley, NC

Compared to Gulf Shores, Maggie Valley is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

22.6% higher

Health

4.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Maggie Valley, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gulf Shores, AL vs. Maggie Valley, NC

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