Holden Beach, North Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 18.4% cheaper than Holden Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,822 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Holden Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is cheaper than Holden Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Oak Island
than in Holden Beach, North Carolina
Holden Beach, NC vs. Oak Island, NC
Compared to Holden Beach, Oak Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher