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

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Waves, North Carolina could decrease to $57,356 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.

WAVES vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 23.5% cheaper than Waves, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,356 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waves, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Waves, North Carolina

Waves, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Waves, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

25.9% higher

Health

24.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% lower

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Waves, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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