Chesapeake Beach, Maryland vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 11.3% cheaper than Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $88,731 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is cheaper than Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% cheaper in Oak Island
than in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
Chesapeake Beach, MD vs. Oak Island, NC
Compared to Chesapeake Beach, Oak Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.3% lower
      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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  40.6% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower