Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Bowling Green, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Virginia is 17.9% cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,714 in Bowling Green, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Virginia is cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Bowling Green, VA
Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  28.9% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower