Tampa, Florida vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 8.0% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,202 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Compared to Tampa, Ocean Isle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher