Chicago, Illinois vs. Ocracoke, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocracoke, North Carolina is 25.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,006 in Ocracoke, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocracoke, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
61% cheaper in Ocracoke
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Ocracoke, NC
Compared to Chicago, Ocracoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  46.0% lower
  Health
  49.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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