What is a pro or con of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolinacompared to Palm Desert, California?

Median Home Cost is 11% cheaper in North Topsail Beach.

What salary do I need to live in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina copmared to Palm Desert, California?

A salary of $35,000 in Palm Desert, California could decrease to $29,814 in North Topsail 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.

PALM DESERT vs. NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Palm Desert, California vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 14.8% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $29,814 in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in North Topsail Beach
than in Palm Desert, California

Palm Desert, CA vs. North Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Palm Desert, North Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.4% lower

Commute

25.9% lower

Health

37.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Palm Desert, California vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Palm Desert, CA vs. North Topsail Beach, NC

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