What is a pro or con of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

A salary of $75,000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida could decrease to $60,696 in North Myrtle Beach, South 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.

FORT LAUDERDALE vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 19.1% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,696 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Fort Lauderdale, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

33.9% lower

Health

1.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% lower

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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