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

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Carolina Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina should increase to $60,529 in Carolina Beach, North 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.

MURRELLS INLET vs. CAROLINA BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Murrells Inlet, South Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carolina Beach, North Carolina is 21.1% more expensive than Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,529 in Carolina Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Carolina Beach
than in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Murrells Inlet, SC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

Compared to Murrells Inlet, Carolina Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

34.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% lower

Commute

29.1% higher

Health

17.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Murrells Inlet, South Carolina vs. Carolina Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Murrells Inlet, SC vs. Carolina Beach, NC

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