Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rocky Mount, North Carolina is 13.5% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,874 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rocky Mount, North Carolina is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Rocky Mount
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Rocky Mount, NC
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Rocky Mount is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower