Ferndale, Michigan vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 15.7% more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,851 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Compared to Ferndale, Ocean Isle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  46.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower

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