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

Health is 29% more expensive in Hickory.

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

A salary of $25,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $25,229 in Hickory, 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.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. HICKORY
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hickory, North Carolina is 0.9% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $25,229 in Hickory, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hickory, North Carolina is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
29% more expensive in Hickory
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Hickory, NC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Hickory is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.5% lower

Commute

1.0% higher

Health

29.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Hickory, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Hickory, NC

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