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

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Surf City.

What salary do I need to live in Surf City, North Carolina copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $58,350 in Surf City, 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. SURF CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 16.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,350 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surf City, 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
54% more expensive in Surf City
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Surf City, NC

Compared to Raleigh, Surf City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% higher

Commute

10.9% higher

Health

25.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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