Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Old Lyme, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Old Lyme, Connecticut is 13.8% more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,920 in Old Lyme, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Old Lyme, Connecticut is more expensive than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Old Lyme
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Old Lyme, CT
Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Old Lyme is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher