Lakewood, Ohio vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 62.7% more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $115,511 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lakewood, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
243% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, OH vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Lakewood, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.7% 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
  14.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower