Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.4% cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,219 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina
Ocean Isle Beach, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Ocean Isle Beach, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  9.8% higher
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower