Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. West Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Ocean City, Maryland is 19.5% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $89,591 in West Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Ocean City, Maryland is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in West Ocean City
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, NC vs. West Ocean City, MD
Compared to Elizabeth City, West Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% higher
      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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  10.0% higher
  Health
  32.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher