Oak Island, North Carolina vs. South Padre Island, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Padre Island, Texas is 13.1% cheaper than Oak Island, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,462 in South Padre Island, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Island, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Padre Island, Texas is cheaper than Oak Island, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in South Padre Island
than in Oak Island, North Carolina
Oak Island, NC vs. South Padre Island, TX
Compared to Oak Island, South Padre Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% lower