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

Median Home Cost is 19% more expensive in Surfside Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $52,953 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.

WILMINGTON vs. SURFSIDE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 5.9% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,953 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Surfside Beach
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Surfside Beach, SC

Compared to Wilmington, Surfside Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

17.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Surfside Beach, SC

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