Oak Ridge, Tennessee vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 12.8% more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $84,618 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Oak Ridge, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge, TN vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Oak Ridge, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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)
  80.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher