Asheville, North Carolina vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 3.4% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $28,978 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
29% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Asheville, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher