Dayton, Ohio vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 32.2% more expensive than Dayton, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $66,104 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead City, North Carolina is more expensive than Dayton, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Morehead City
than in Dayton, Ohio
Dayton, OH vs. Morehead City, NC
Compared to Dayton, Morehead City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  337.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  43.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower