Richmond, Virginia vs. Ocracoke, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocracoke, North Carolina is 16.5% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,418 in Ocracoke, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocracoke, North Carolina is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% cheaper in Ocracoke
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Ocracoke, NC
Compared to Richmond, Ocracoke is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower