Surf City, North Carolina vs. Richardson, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Richardson, Texas is 6.5% cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,552 in Richardson, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Richardson, Texas is cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Richardson
than in Surf City, North Carolina
Surf City, NC vs. Richardson, TX
Compared to Surf City, Richardson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  17.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher