What is a pro or con of living in Barstow, Californiacompared to Sunset Beach, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Barstow.

What salary do I need to live in Barstow, California copmared to Sunset Beach, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Sunset Beach, North Carolina could decrease to $43,436 in Barstow, California (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.

SUNSET BEACH vs. BARSTOW
Cost of Living Comparison

Sunset Beach, North Carolina vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Barstow, California is 13.1% cheaper than Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,436 in Barstow, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Sunset Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Barstow, California is cheaper than Sunset Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Barstow
than in Sunset Beach, North Carolina

Sunset Beach, NC vs. Barstow, CA

Compared to Sunset Beach, Barstow is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

45.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.8% higher

Commute

10.9% higher

Health

22.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Sunset Beach, North Carolina vs. Barstow, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sunset Beach, NC vs. Barstow, CA

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