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Cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

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Cost & Budget

Comfortable Living

$3,873

Cost of Living for Couple

$4,190

Minimum Needed

$2,904

View budget breakdown
Housing
$1,525
Utilities
$92
Food
$522
Transportation
$765

Typical 1BR Rent

$984

Utilities

$92

Groceries

$522/mo · 1 grocery POIs

Daily Expenses

Dining Out

$228/mo

Transportation

$765

Need for a Car

Car needed

Property Taxes

Poor

Overall Feel

Poor

How to use this tab

Use the budget value as a planning signal for everyday spending, not as a quote for a specific household. It is most useful when compared with healthcare, safety, and climate on the same page.

What to verify

Housing mix, exchange rates, healthcare needs, car ownership, and travel style can move a real monthly budget materially.