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North Myrtle Beach, SC Utility & Living Guide
Utilities, housing, taxes, cost of living, and local insights — everything residents and families need.
Monthly Utility Costs
$120/mo
$50/mo
$45/mo
$25/mo
$65/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1136/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1263/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1578/mo |
| Median Home Price | $338,700 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
The housing market in North Myrtle Beach is competitive, with demand driven by retirees and vacation home buyers. Prices have risen steadily due to limited inventory and coastal appeal.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.2% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1% + City 0.5%</p> | |
South Carolina has a progressive income tax ranging from 0% to 7%.
Family & Relocation
50
6.5/10
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Limited public transit; car-dependent but sidewalks are improving in tourist areas.
- Alligator Adventure
- Barefoot Landing
- North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex
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Household Budget Calculator
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📰 Live Local News
Short-term rental regulations apply; beachfront properties may have additional restrictions.
Financial Tools
- Income Tax CalculatorEstimate take-home pay by state
- Mortgage CalculatorMonthly payment estimator
- Affordability CalculatorHow much home can you afford?
- Childcare Cost EstimatorCompare daycare costs by city
- Retirement PlannerRetirement readiness check
- Car Lease CalculatorMonthly lease payment estimator
- Savings CalculatorGrow your emergency fund
- City Comparison ToolCompare cities side by side
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📊 North Myrtle Beach — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
☀️ Seasonal Utility Costs
Summer AC usage spikes electric bills, while winter heating costs are minimal due to mild temperatures. Water usage also peaks in summer for landscaping.
🏛️ Local Tax Details
Key ZIP code level tax info: Horry County millage rate of 0.45%, no local surtaxes specific to North Myrtle Beach.
👶 Family & Stroller Friendliness
7/10: Sidewalks are decent in tourist zones, parks are accessible, but transit lacks family infrastructure.
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