Ocean City, Maryland vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 45.6% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $72,821 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Ocean City, NJ
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Ocean City, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  20.5% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher