Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Carolina Beach, North Carolina


The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 17.4% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $88,054 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Carolina Beach
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Carolina Beach, NC
Compared to Houston, Carolina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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