Apex, North Carolina vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 1.1% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $49,426 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
15% cheaper in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Compared to Apex, Ocean Isle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher