Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean City, New Jersey vs Wilmington, North Carolina


The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 35.1% cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,672 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, NJ vs Wilmington, NC
Compared to Ocean City, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.1% lower
      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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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