If you’re calling Myrtle Beach home, we’ve got some fantastic news that will surely brighten your day! A recent report has revealed that folks in our beloved coastal city—and in many other cities in the Grand Strand—are spending less on monthly household bills than the national average. Now, that’s something to celebrate!
The folks over at Doxo, a bill payment company, crunched the numbers using data from the U.S. Census Bureau and over 10 million customers to figure out what we’re all paying for things like mortgage, rent, insurance, and more. According to their findings, the average American household forks out $2,126 every month for these necessities. But here in good ol’ South Carolina, we’re spending about $1,917 a month, which is 10% less than the national average!
Now, in terms of household bills, South Carolina is ranked as the 36th-most expensive state. On average, South Carolinians spend about 35% of their paycheck on these routine bills. So even though we’re saving some dollars compared to folks nationwide, that chunk of change still takes a fair bite out of our income!
Let’s dive into our neck of the woods—Horry and Georgetown Counties—which had nine cities featured in this report. Here’s how some of our favorite beach towns stack up in terms of monthly household bills:
All in all, it seems like living in Myrtle Beach and its neighboring cities isn’t just about sun and sand; it’s also about saving bucks! So, whether you’re lounging on the beach or hitting up your favorite local spot, rest easy knowing your household expenses are a little lighter than those in other parts of the nation.
Now doesn’t that make you feel good about choosing Myrtle Beach as your home sweet home?
Lexington, S.C. – South Carolina's Second Congressional District Race Heats Up The race for South…
Columbia Honors Robert Smalls with Planned Monument Columbia, South Carolina - South Carolina is set…
North Charleston Celebrates Milestone for Mass Transit System North Charleston, S.C. – The Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council…
Florence, South Carolina Launches Historic Conservation Project Florence, SC – In a major environmental breakthrough,…
Myrtle Beach Celebrates September's HTC Community Hero: Amy Lawrence-Lovely In the heart of Myrtle Beach,…
Early Morning Drama in Myrtle Beach: Vehicle Found in Retention Pond This Wednesday morning in…