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

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in Oak Island.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Topsail Beach, North Carolina could decrease to $40,235 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.

TOPSAIL BEACH vs. OAK ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 19.5% cheaper than Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,235 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Topsail Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is cheaper than Topsail Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Oak Island
than in Topsail Beach, North Carolina

Topsail Beach, NC vs. Oak Island, NC

Compared to Topsail Beach, Oak Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

46.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% lower

Commute

7.7% lower

Health

1.3% lower

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Personal

5.9% higher

Cost of Food

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Topsail Beach, NC vs. Oak Island, NC

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