What is a pro or con of living in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolinacompared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 555% more expensive in Wrightsville Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina copmared to Reading, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $101,176 in Wrightsville 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.

READING vs. WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina is 102.4% more expensive than Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $101,176 in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
555% more expensive in Wrightsville Beach
than in Reading, Pennsylvania

Reading, PA vs. Wrightsville Beach, NC

Compared to Reading, Wrightsville Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

102.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,414.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

24.8% lower

Health

2.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Reading, Pennsylvania vs. Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reading, PA vs. Wrightsville Beach, NC

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