Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rio Rancho, New Mexico is 16.1% cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,964 in Rio Rancho, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rio Rancho, New Mexico is cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Rio Rancho
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Rio Rancho, NM
Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Rio Rancho is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  31.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher