What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $77,589 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Shores, North Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 3.5% more expensive than Carolina Shores, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,589 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carolina Shores, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in Carolina Shores, North Carolina

Carolina Shores, NC vs North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Carolina Shores, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

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3.5% higher

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

28.2% higher

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

2.0% lower

Health

16.5% lower

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Personal

0.5% lower

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Cost of Living Calculator - Carolina Shores, North Carolina vs North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Carolina Shores, NC vs North Myrtle Beach, SC

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