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

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Oak Island, North Carolina should increase to $52,681 in Ocean Isle Beach, 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.

OAK ISLAND vs. OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Oak Island, North Carolina vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 5.4% more expensive than Oak Island, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,681 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Island, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is more expensive than Oak Island, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in Oak Island, North Carolina

Oak Island, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Compared to Oak Island, Ocean Isle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

9.6% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Oak Island, North Carolina vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oak Island, NC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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