What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in Beaufort.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina could decrease to $41,295 in Beaufort, South 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.

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OCEAN ISLE BEACH vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 17.4% cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,295 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.4% higher

Commute

16.2% lower

Health

10.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

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