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

Median Home Cost is 18% more expensive in Southport.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $84,439 in Southport, 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. SOUTHPORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Southport, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southport, North Carolina is 12.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,439 in Southport, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Southport
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Southport, NC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Southport is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

54.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% lower

Commute

12.7% higher

Health

19.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Southport, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Southport, NC

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