Oak Island, North Carolina vs. Swansboro, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansboro, North Carolina is 13.1% cheaper than Oak Island, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,193 in Swansboro, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Island, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansboro, North Carolina is cheaper than Oak Island, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Swansboro
than in Oak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island, NC vs. Swansboro, NC
Compared to Oak Island, Swansboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher