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

Median Home Cost is 77% more expensive in Carolina Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Carolina Beach, North Carolina copmared to Yakima, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Yakima, Washington should increase to $60,334 in Carolina 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.

YAKIMA vs. CAROLINA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Yakima, Washington vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 20.7% more expensive than Yakima, Washington.

You would need a salary of $60,334 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Yakima, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Carolina Beach
than in Yakima, Washington

Yakima, WA vs. Carolina Beach, NC

Compared to Yakima, Carolina Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

32.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

20.9% higher

Commute

5.0% higher

Health

36.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Yakima, Washington vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Yakima, WA vs. Carolina Beach, NC

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