Port Aransas, Texas vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 0.6% cheaper than Port Aransas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $49,690 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Aransas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carolina Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Port Aransas, Texas
• Overall4 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall4
2% cheaper in Carolina Beach
than in Port Aransas, Texas
Port Aransas, TX vs. Carolina Beach, NC
Compared to Port Aransas, Carolina Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher