What is a pro or con of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolinacompared to Halifax, Massachusetts?

HousingRent is 40% cheaper in Emerald Isle.

What salary do I need to live in Emerald Isle, North Carolina copmared to Halifax, Massachusetts?

A salary of $70,000 in Halifax, Massachusetts could decrease to $68,324 in Emerald Isle, 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.

HALIFAX vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Halifax, Massachusetts vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 2.4% cheaper than Halifax, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $68,324 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Halifax, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is cheaper than Halifax, Massachusetts
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
40% cheaper in Emerald Isle
than in Halifax, Massachusetts

Halifax, MA vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Halifax, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.1% lower

Commute

41.0% lower

Health

46.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% lower

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Halifax, Massachusetts vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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