What is a pro or con of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to High Point, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 41% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to High Point, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in High Point, North Carolina should increase to $81,429 in 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.

HIGH POINT vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

High Point, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 8.6% more expensive than High Point, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,429 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in High Point, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than High Point, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in High Point, North Carolina

High Point, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to High Point, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.9% higher

Commute

6.0% higher

Health

5.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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High Point, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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High Point, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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