Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Lewes, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lewes, Delaware is 4.5% more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,348 in Lewes, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lewes, Delaware is more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Lewes
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Lewes, DE
Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Lewes is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower