What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, North Carolinacompared to Ocracoke, North Carolina?

Childcare is 85% more expensive in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, North Carolina copmared to Ocracoke, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocracoke, North Carolina should increase to $59,227 in Beaufort, North Carolina (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.

OCRACOKE vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocracoke, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, North Carolina is 18.5% more expensive than Ocracoke, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,227 in Beaufort, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocracoke, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Beaufort, North Carolina is more expensive than Ocracoke, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
85% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Ocracoke, North Carolina

Ocracoke, NC vs. Beaufort, NC

Compared to Ocracoke, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

60.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

5.9% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Ocracoke, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ocracoke, NC vs. Beaufort, NC

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