Salina, Kansas vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 50.3% more expensive than Salina, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $97,718 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salina, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Salina, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
285% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Salina, Kansas
Salina, KS vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Compared to Salina, Ocean Isle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  206.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher