What is a pro or con of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolinacompared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 17% cheaper in Carolina Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Beach, North Carolina copmared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina could decrease to $43,551 in Carolina Beach, 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.

MOUNT PLEASANT vs. CAROLINA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,551 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Carolina Beach
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

Compared to Mount Pleasant, Carolina Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

31.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

4.4% lower

Health

22.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

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