Cost of Living Calculator - North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs Ocean City, Maryland


The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 6.5% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,233 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Ocean City
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach, SC vs Ocean City, MD
Compared to North Myrtle Beach, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher

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