Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, North Carolina vs Ocean City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 8.2% more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,138 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is more expensive than Monroe, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe, NC vs Ocean City, MD
Compared to Monroe, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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