What is a pro or con of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Rock Valley, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Rock Valley, Iowa?

A salary of $75,000 in Rock Valley, Iowa should increase to $87,928 in North Myrtle 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.

ROCK VALLEY vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rock Valley, Iowa vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 17.2% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $87,928 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in Rock Valley, Iowa

Rock Valley, IA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Rock Valley, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

44.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

44.2% higher

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

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Rock Valley, Iowa vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rock Valley, IA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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