What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Childcare is 80% more expensive in Chesapeake.

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

A salary of $50,000 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $53,858 in Chesapeake, Virginia (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.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 7.7% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,858 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
80% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to North Myrtle Beach, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

17.0% higher

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Chesapeake, VA

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