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

Median Home Cost is 134% more expensive in Topsail Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Southport, North Carolina should increase to $67,124 in 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.

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SOUTHPORT vs. TOPSAIL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Southport, North Carolina vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topsail Beach, North Carolina is 34.2% more expensive than Southport, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,124 in Topsail Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Southport, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Topsail Beach
than in Southport, North Carolina

Southport, NC vs. Topsail Beach, NC

Compared to Southport, Topsail Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

6.2% higher

Health

1.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% lower

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Southport, North Carolina vs. Topsail Beach, North Carolina

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