Ocean City, Maryland vs. Lumberton, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lumberton, North Carolina is 30.0% cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,015 in Lumberton, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lumberton, North Carolina is cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Lumberton
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Lumberton, NC
Compared to Ocean City, Lumberton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  32.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower