Long Beach, California vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 40.9% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $51,992 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead City, North Carolina is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Morehead City
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Morehead City, NC
Compared to Long Beach, Morehead City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.9% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  63.2% lower
  Health
  49.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower