What is a pro or con of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolinacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in North Topsail Beach.

What salary do I need to live in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $51,367 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.

RALEIGH vs. NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 2.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,367 in North Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in North Topsail Beach
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. North Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Raleigh, North Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

5.2% higher

Health

26.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% higher

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. North Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Raleigh, NC vs. North Topsail Beach, NC

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