Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Virginia vs Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina


The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 27.6% more expensive than Salem, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $95,672 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Salem, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Salem, Virginia
Salem, VA vs Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Compared to Salem, Ocean Isle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  115.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower

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