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

Median Home Cost is 119% more expensive in Surf City.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $68,364 in Surf City, 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. SURF CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surf City, North Carolina is 36.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,364 in Surf City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surf City, 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
119% more expensive in Surf City
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Surf City, NC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Surf City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

132.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

24.4% higher

Health

21.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Surf City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Surf City, NC

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