Blowing Rock, North Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 9.5% cheaper than Blowing Rock, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,273 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is cheaper than Blowing Rock, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Oak Island
than in Blowing Rock, North Carolina
Blowing Rock, NC vs. Oak Island, NC
Compared to Blowing Rock, Oak Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  7.5% higher
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher