Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. West Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Ocean City, Maryland is 2.5% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,742 in West Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% cheaper in West Ocean City
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. West Ocean City, MD
Compared to Virginia Beach, West Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher