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

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $42,000 in Wake Forest, North Carolina could decrease to $33,401 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.

WAKE FOREST vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 20.5% cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $33,401 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wake Forest, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Wake Forest, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Wake Forest, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Wake Forest, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

52.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

17.9% lower

Health

3.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Wake Forest, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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