Holden Beach, North Carolina vs. Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Shores, North Carolina is 28.8% cheaper than Holden Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,599 in Carolina Shores, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Holden Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Shores, North Carolina is cheaper than Holden Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Carolina Shores
than in Holden Beach, North Carolina
Holden Beach, NC vs. Carolina Shores, NC
Compared to Holden Beach, Carolina Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% lower
      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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher