Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 18.6% more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $106,775 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is more expensive than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Oak Island
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Oak Island, NC
Compared to Knoxville, Oak Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% higher