What is a pro or con of living in Durham, Connecticutcompared to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

Childcare is 43% more expensive in Durham.

What salary do I need to live in Durham, Connecticut copmared to Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina should increase to $51,518 in Durham, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

OCEAN ISLE BEACH vs. DURHAM
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Durham, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Durham, Connecticut is 3.0% more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,518 in Durham, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Durham, Connecticut is more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
43% more expensive in Durham
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Durham, CT

Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Durham is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

22.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.7% higher

Commute

40.6% higher

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.2% higher

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Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Durham, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Durham, CT

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