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

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Oak Island.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $102,904 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.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. OAK ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Island, North Carolina is 2.9% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $102,904 in Oak Island, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Oak Island
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Oak Island, NC

Compared to Virginia Beach, Oak Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% higher

Commute

11.0% lower

Health

11.5% higher

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Personal

1.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Oak Island, North Carolina

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. Oak Island, NC

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