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

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Hampstead, North Carolina should increase to $80,460 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.

HAMPSTEAD vs. OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 7.3% more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,460 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Hampstead, North Carolina

Hampstead, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Compared to Hampstead, Ocean Isle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

12.4% lower

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hampstead, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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