Columbus, Ohio vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 29.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $97,224 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Compared to Columbus, Ocean Isle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  31.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher

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