St. Pete Beach, Florida vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 3.8% cheaper than St. Pete Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $144,361 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is cheaper than St. Pete Beach, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Highlands
than in St. Pete Beach, Florida
St. Pete Beach, FL vs. Highlands, NC
Compared to St. Pete Beach, Highlands is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower

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