Ocean City, Maryland vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 5.5% cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $47,258 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Ocean City, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  36.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower