Ocean Isle Beach, NC Cost of Living


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Ocean Isle Beach cost of living score
101.4
More expensive
1.4% higher
than the US average
11.4% higher
than the North Carolina average
Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 101.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.4% higher than the U.S. average and 11.4% higher than the average for North Carolina.

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Housing costs in Ocean Isle Beach?
A typical home costs $623,300, which is 84.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 115.5% more expensive than the average North Carolina home, at $289,300. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ocean Isle Beach costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,110.

Can I afford Ocean Isle Beach?
To live comfortably in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina, a minimum annual income of $119,520 for a family, and $30,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ocean Isle Beach?
The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, NC is moderate compared to other areas in the state. The average home price is around $250,000, and renters can expect to pay about $1,150 for a two-bedroom apartment. Utilities are relatively low as well, with the average family spending about $185 per month on energy costs. Grocery prices are slightly above the national average but still quite reasonable. Transportation in the form of public transportation or car rental is also available at a reasonable cost. All in all, Ocean Isle Beach provides an excellent quality of life for those looking to relocate or visit without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOcean Isle BeachNorth CarolinaUnited States
  101.491.0100.0
  105.296.5100
  117.3107.2100.0
  146.283.1100.0
  $623,300$289,300$338,100
  98.9%99.2%100.0%
  78.883.9100.0
  110.689.2100.0

   100=National Average

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