What is a pro or con of living in Oak Island, North Carolinacompared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

Childcare is 40% more expensive in Oak Island.

What salary do I need to live in Oak Island, North Carolina copmared to Pawleys Island, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pawleys Island, South Carolina should increase to $50,910 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.

PAWLEYS ISLAND vs. OAK ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 1.8% more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,910 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pawleys Island, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Oak Island, North Carolina is more expensive than Pawleys Island, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
40% more expensive in Oak Island
than in Pawleys Island, South Carolina

Pawleys Island, SC vs. Oak Island, NC

Compared to Pawleys Island, Oak Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

16.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Pawleys Island, South Carolina vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pawleys Island, SC vs. Oak Island, NC

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