Ocean City, WA Cost of Living


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Ocean City cost of living score
92.2
Less expensive
7.8% lower
than the US average
24.4% lower
than the Washington average
Ocean City, Washington gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 92.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 7.8% lower than the U.S. average and 24.4% lower than the average for Washington.

Ocean City, WA

Housing costs in Ocean City?
A typical home costs $264,400, which is 21.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 50.6% less expensive than the average Washington home, at $534,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ocean City costs $1,060 per month, which is 25.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 63.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,730.

Can I afford Ocean City?
To live comfortably in Ocean City, Washington, a minimum annual income of $50,760 for a family, and $34,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ocean City?
Living in Ocean City, WA can be quite affordable. The median home value is $239,400, which is 9% lower than the national average. Renting a one-bedroom apartment averages around $890 per month; however, many of the homes are much less expensive than that. Groceries and other necessities tend to cost around the same as they do in other cities in Washington State. Overall, Ocean City offers a comfortable standard of living with plenty of affordable options for housing.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOcean CityWashingtonUnited States
  92.2121.9100.0
  98.8101.1100
  108.888.8100.0
  117.8172.8100.0
  $264,400$534,700$338,100
  69.0%74.0%100.0%
  88.1113.6100.0
  101.9113.3100.0

   100=National Average

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