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

HousingRent is 38% more expensive in Chapel Hill.

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

A salary of $200,000 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina should increase to $207,143 in Chapel Hill, North 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.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH vs. CHAPEL HILL
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chapel Hill, North Carolina is 3.6% more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $207,143 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chapel Hill, North Carolina is more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
38% more expensive in Chapel Hill
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Chapel Hill, NC

Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Chapel Hill is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

12.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.8% higher

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Chapel Hill, NC

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