Ocean City, Maryland vs. Wildwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wildwood, New Jersey is 9.7% more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,848 in Wildwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wildwood, New Jersey is more expensive than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Wildwood
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Wildwood, NJ
Compared to Ocean City, Wildwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  11.0% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher