Plainfield, Indiana vs. Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sunset Beach, North Carolina is 10.7% more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $55,342 in Sunset Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sunset Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Sunset Beach
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Sunset Beach, NC
Compared to Plainfield, Sunset Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% higher
      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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower