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Wilmington vs Myrtle Beach
Wilmington and Myrtle Beach
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Myrtle Beach are close to the US rate in this release, 7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Wilmington to Myrtle Beach
In 2022-2023, 344 households filed a move from Wilmington to Myrtle Beach (about 550 people, average adjusted gross income $58,532). 292 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,358 in Wilmington and $1,319 in Myrtle Beach. Wilmington has a state tax on wages. Myrtle Beach has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Myrtle Beach is 82% of the national level for the same work, against 91% in Wilmington.
Myrtle Beach averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 89°F and January nights around 42°F. Wilmington is 220 sunny days, 89°F in July, 39°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Myrtle Beach and 24 in Wilmington.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 344 households moved Wilmington → Myrtle Beach (about 550 people, average AGI $58,532). 292 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Wilmington and Myrtle Beach changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 70 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,600–$3,000
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$2,000
- Rent a truck
- $350–$700
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Questions
Is Myrtle Beach cheaper than Wilmington after tax and rent?
No. Myrtle Beach leaves about $47 less a month, so the cost of living is higher there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,358 in Wilmington and $1,319 in Myrtle Beach.
Does Myrtle Beach have state income tax?
Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Wilmington to Myrtle Beach?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.