Payson, Arizona vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 13.7% more expensive than Payson, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $85,279 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Payson, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Payson, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Payson, Arizona
Payson, AZ vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Compared to Payson, Ocean Isle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher