Southern Shores, North Carolina vs. Beech Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beech Mountain, North Carolina is 19.3% cheaper than Southern Shores, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,351 in Beech Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southern Shores, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beech Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than Southern Shores, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Beech Mountain
than in Southern Shores, North Carolina
Southern Shores, NC vs. Beech Mountain, NC
Compared to Southern Shores, Beech Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower