Oak Island, North Carolina vs. Dewey Beach, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dewey Beach, Delaware is 56.6% more expensive than Oak Island, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,316 in Dewey Beach, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Island, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dewey Beach, Delaware is more expensive than Oak Island, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Dewey Beach
than in Oak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island, NC vs. Dewey Beach, DE
Compared to Oak Island, Dewey Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.6% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  0.2% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher