What is a pro or con of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolinacompared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina copmared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida should increase to $77,778 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST PALM BEACH vs. OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 3.7% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $77,778 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, FL vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Compared to West Palm Beach, Ocean Isle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% higher

Commute

38.1% lower

Health

16.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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