Gurnee, Illinois vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 25.6% more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $62,782 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gurnee, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Gurnee, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Gurnee, Illinois
Gurnee, IL vs. Emerald_Isle, NC
Compared to Gurnee, Emerald_Isle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  13.2% lower
  Health
  34.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower