Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. Salisbury, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, Maryland is 26.3% cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,000 in Salisbury, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, Maryland is cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. Salisbury, MD
Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  29.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher