Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Southbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southbury, Connecticut is 1.3% more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,625 in Southbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southbury, Connecticut 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 Southbury
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Southbury, CT
Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Southbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.7% higher