Southbury, Connecticut vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 5.4% more expensive than Southbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $79,034 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surf City, North Carolina is more expensive than Southbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Surf City
than in Southbury, Connecticut
Southbury, CT vs. Surf City, NC
Compared to Southbury, Surf City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  16.6% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower