What is a pro or con of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolinacompared to Swansboro, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Emerald Isle.

What salary do I need to live in Emerald Isle, North Carolina copmared to Swansboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $45,000 in Swansboro, North Carolina should increase to $59,562 in Emerald Isle, 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.

SWANSBORO vs. EMERALD ISLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emerald Isle, North Carolina is 32.4% more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,562 in Emerald Isle, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emerald Isle, North Carolina is more expensive than Swansboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Emerald Isle
than in Swansboro, North Carolina

Swansboro, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

Compared to Swansboro, Emerald Isle is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

7.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Swansboro, North Carolina vs. Emerald Isle, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Swansboro, NC vs. Emerald Isle, NC

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