Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 2.4% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,805 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Charlotte, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.4% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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