What is a pro or con of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolinacompared to Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Surfside Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Surfside Beach, South Carolina copmared to Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts?

A salary of $200,000 in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts could decrease to $161,199 in Surfside Beach, South 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.

NORTHWEST HARWICH vs. SURFSIDE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 19.4% cheaper than Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $161,199 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts

Northwest Harwich, MA vs. Surfside Beach, SC

Compared to Northwest Harwich, Surfside Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% lower

Commute

10.0% lower

Health

5.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Northwest Harwich, Massachusetts vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Northwest Harwich, MA vs. Surfside Beach, SC

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