Christiansburg, Virginia vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 17.2% more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $175,832 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Christiansburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is more expensive than Christiansburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Christiansburg, Virginia
Christiansburg, VA vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Christiansburg, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  25.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher