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

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina should increase to $57,804 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.

ROCKY MOUNT vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 15.6% more expensive than Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,804 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Rocky Mount, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Rocky Mount, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

64.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

6.9% higher

Health

6.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Rocky Mount, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rocky Mount, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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