What is a pro or con of living in Kinston, North Carolinacompared to Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Kinston.

What salary do I need to live in Kinston, North Carolina copmared to Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $76,500 in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania could decrease to $67,596 in Kinston, 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.

JERSEY SHORE vs. KINSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kinston, North Carolina is 11.6% cheaper than Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,596 in Kinston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Kinston, North Carolina is cheaper than Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Kinston
than in Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania

Jersey Shore, PA vs. Kinston, NC

Compared to Jersey Shore, Kinston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

31.9% lower

Health

32.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jersey Shore, PA vs. Kinston, NC

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