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

Median Home Cost is 1% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $35,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina could decrease to $34,782 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.

WILMINGTON vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 0.6% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,782 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
1% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Wilmington, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.4% lower

Commute

11.0% higher

Health

17.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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