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

Childcare is 47% more expensive in Wilmington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $50,313 in Wilmington, 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.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH vs. WILMINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 0.6% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $50,313 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
47% more expensive in Wilmington
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Wilmington, NC

Compared to North Myrtle Beach, Wilmington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.4% higher

Commute

9.9% lower

Health

21.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Wilmington, NC

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