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

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Oak Island.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Island, North Carolina copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $60,812 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.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. OAK ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 21.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,812 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Oak Island
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Oak Island, NC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Oak Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

71.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

19.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Oak Island, NC

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