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

Median Home Cost is 144% more expensive in Surfside Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Surfside Beach, South Carolina copmared to Hopkins, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Hopkins, South Carolina should increase to $60,545 in Surfside 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.

HOPKINS vs. SURFSIDE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Hopkins, South Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 21.1% more expensive than Hopkins, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,545 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hopkins, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Surfside Beach
than in Hopkins, South Carolina

Hopkins, SC vs. Surfside Beach, SC

Compared to Hopkins, Surfside Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

141.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

1.6% higher

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Hopkins, South Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hopkins, SC vs. Surfside Beach, SC

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