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

Median Home Cost is 32% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $80,000 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina could decrease to $68,439 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.

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CAROLINA BEACH vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.5% cheaper than Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,439 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Beach, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Carolina Beach, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Carolina Beach, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% lower

Commute

2.6% lower

Health

17.4% lower

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Personal

0.5% higher

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