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

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $58,394 in Ocean Isle Beach, 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.

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH vs. OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina is 16.8% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,394 in Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina 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
65% more expensive in Ocean Isle Beach
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Compared to North Myrtle Beach, Ocean Isle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

8.9% lower

Health

19.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Ocean Isle Beach, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Ocean Isle Beach, NC

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