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

Health is 24% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Oriental, North Carolina could decrease to $72,578 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.

ORIENTAL vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 3.2% cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $72,578 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oriental, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
24% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Oriental, North Carolina

Oriental, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Oriental, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

0.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

9.1% higher

Health

25.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.6% higher

Cost of Food

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Oriental, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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