What is a pro or con of living in Oak Island, North Carolinacompared to Asheville, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in Oak Island.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Island, North Carolina copmared to Asheville, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Asheville, North Carolina should increase to $75,426 in Oak Island, 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.

ASHEVILLE vs. OAK ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Asheville, North Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 0.6% more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,426 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is more expensive than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Oak Island
than in Asheville, North Carolina

Asheville, NC vs. Oak Island, NC

Compared to Asheville, Oak Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.9% higher

Commute

5.3% higher

Health

4.6% lower

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Personal

1.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Asheville, North Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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