What is a pro or con of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolinacompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $31,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $35,610 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DURHAM vs. OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 14.9% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,610 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Compared to Durham, Ocean Isle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

6.3% lower

Health

19.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.6% higher

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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