What is a pro or con of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolinacompared to Surf City, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 5% cheaper in Ocean Isle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina copmared to Surf City, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Surf City, North Carolina could decrease to $46,862 in Ocean Isle Beach, 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.

SURF CITY vs. OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Surf City, North Carolina vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 6.3% cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,862 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Surf City, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is cheaper than Surf City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Surf City, North Carolina

Surf City, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Compared to Surf City, Ocean Isle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

19.8% lower

Health

1.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% higher

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Surf City, North Carolina vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Surf City, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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