Lexington, North Carolina vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 80.0% more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $135,018 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Lexington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
268% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Lexington, North Carolina
Lexington, NC vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Lexington, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  20.8% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher