What is a pro or con of living in Oak Island, North Carolinacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 220% more expensive in Oak Island.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Island, North Carolina copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $98,548 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.

CHARLESTON vs. OAK ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 31.4% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,548 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Oak Island
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Oak Island, NC

Compared to Charleston, Oak Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

16.3% higher

Commute

0.2% higher

Health

13.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Oak Island, NC

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