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

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Emerald Isle.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Hampstead, North Carolina should increase to $58,573 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.

HAMPSTEAD vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 17.1% more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,573 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Hampstead, North Carolina

Hampstead, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Hampstead, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

41.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

14.2% lower

Health

9.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Hampstead, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hampstead, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

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