What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $79,925 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 6.6% more expensive than North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,925 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than North Topsail Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Carolina Beach
than in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

North Topsail Beach, NC vs Carolina Beach, NC

Compared to North Topsail Beach, Carolina Beach is:

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6.6% higher

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.0% higher

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

4.7% lower

Health

1.3% lower

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Personal

3.9% lower

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