Oak Island, North Carolina vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 57.9% more expensive than Oak Island, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,928 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Island, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Oak Island, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Seattle
than in Oak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island, NC vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Oak Island, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.9% higher
      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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.5% lower
  Commute
  57.7% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% higher