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

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $25,000 in Morganton, North Carolina should increase to $25,767 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.

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MORGANTON vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Morganton, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 3.1% more expensive than Morganton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $25,767 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Morganton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Morganton, North Carolina

Morganton, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Morganton, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

1.3% lower

Health

22.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

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Morganton, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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