Ocean City, Maryland vs. Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is 7.5% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,771 in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kitty Hawk, North Carolina is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Kitty Hawk
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Kitty Hawk, NC
Compared to Ocean City, Kitty Hawk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  49.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher