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What to know before moving from Myrtle Beach to Wilmington

Moving from Myrtle Beach to Wilmington comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Wilmington is generally more expensive than Myrtle Beach, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Wilmington are 2% lower than in Myrtle Beach, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Myrtle Beach.
  Home prices in Wilmington are 2.8% higher than in Myrtle Beach.
• Income in Wilmington is 8.6% lower than in Myrtle Beach, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Wilmington include Nestle, DuPont, and AstraZeneca.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Wilmington, since the cost of living for a single person in Wilmington is 47.9% higher than in Myrtle Beach. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Wilmington is 9.2% lower than in Myrtle Beach.
• The unemployment rate in Wilmington is 35.53% higher than in Myrtle Beach.
• You’ll spend less on retail and restaurants in Wilmington, since the city’s sales taxes in Wilmington are 100.00% lower than in Myrtle Beach.
• One perk of moving to Wilmington is paying less in state income taxes, which are 5.71% lower than in Myrtle Beach.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $4,438.44 in Wilmington to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Myrtle Beach.

How life is different in Myrtle Beach vs. Wilmington

• The population of Wilmington is about 99% greater than Myrtle Beach, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Wilmington offers better access to buses and trains than Myrtle Beach, based on public transportation ratings. Wilmington has a transit score of 6 out of 10 compared to 2 in Myrtle Beach. The higher the score, the more public transportation pickup and dropoff locations a city provides.
• Living in Wilmington means you’ll likely be within closer walking distance to restaurants, shops, parks, and entertainment than you are in Myrtle Beach. Wilmington is considered more walkable than Myrtle Beach, with a score of 74 out of 100 versus 43 out of 100 in Myrtle Beach. A city’s walkability score indicates how pedestrian-friendly it is in terms of proximity of neighborhoods to amenities.
• Wilmington and Myrtle Beach are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 52 and 54 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• The crime rate in Wilmington is higher than in Myrtle Beach, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 67.32 in Wilmington, it is 58.06 in Myrtle Beach. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You may want to exercise more caution as you’re getting used to your new surroundings in Wilmington. With a crime index of 32.68, Wilmington ranks lower in overall safety than Myrtle Beach, whose index is Myrtle Beach's 41.94. The safety index measures how safe people in a city feel about walking alone, both during the day and at night, as well as data on muggings, theft, vandalism, and other instances of petty crime.
• The air quality in Wilmington and Myrtle Beach is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Myrtle Beach vs. Wilmington move

• Weather: Wilmington has with hot and humid summers, cool to cold winters, and precipitation evenly spread throughout the year.
• HOA rules: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• State licensing: Movers headquartered in Delaware that offer local and intrastate moving services don’t need to be licensed. Still, they must comply with Delaware Department of Transportation (DDOT) regulations on insurance and commercial vehicle safety. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Delaware, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Delaware doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Wilmington without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. Selecting Released Value Protection is a cost-effective choice, provided at no extra charge by movers, even though it offers limited coverage. Within this option, the mover's responsibility is capped at 60 cents per pound per article. If you're concerned about the value of your possessions and require more extensive coverage, consider discussing alternative options with the moving company you've chosen or explore third-party insurance providers. Ensure comprehensive protection for your belongings during the move by exploring these additional coverage choices.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Wilmington

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