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

Median Home Cost is 89% more expensive in Topsail Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Gulf Shores, Alabama should increase to $65,202 in 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.

GULF SHORES vs. TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 30.4% more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $65,202 in Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Topsail Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Gulf Shores, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Topsail Beach
than in Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores, AL vs. Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Gulf Shores, Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

30.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

82.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

22.9% higher

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% lower

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Gulf Shores, Alabama vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gulf Shores, AL vs. Topsail Beach, NC

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