What is a pro or con of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolinacompared to Bloomington, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 198% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina copmared to Bloomington, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Bloomington, Illinois should increase to $67,961 in Ocean Isle 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.

BLOOMINGTON vs. OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Bloomington, Illinois vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 35.9% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,961 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
198% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Bloomington, Illinois

Bloomington, IL vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Compared to Bloomington, Ocean Isle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

16.9% higher

Health

7.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Bloomington, Illinois vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bloomington, IL vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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