The TRUE Cost Of Living In Myrtle Beach SC

[@chrispayne9365]

Thank you for your videos. They have been very informative. Would love to see a video explaining the different areas/towns that are still a reasonable drive to beach and what they offer. Maybe rate them. For those of us that can’t afford oceanfront.

[@thereal4113]

As a Real Estate Broker in NY, I found your video very informative. As you are probably aware, property taxes on Long Island range between 12K to 30K. Myrtle Beach seems way more affordable. Great info. Thank you.

[@JerryPinkas]

Glad you have found our videos to be helpful! Since you are a broke in NY you can better understand many thinks that a customer may want to know about, like taxes that can play a huge part of affordability. Thanks for commenting and watching. See you in the next video!

[@timothybilsky3023]

Our gas prices are about $3/gallon right now here in Southwestern PA. Mostly due to taxation. SC has very low state fuel tax.

[@cynthiagraham4046]

$4/gallon and more here in California.

[@sherrytaylor9746]

I live in the upper states of South Carolina. the gas prices are about 2.49 to 2.59 a gallon.

[@JerryPinkas]

SC does have some of the lowest taxed fuel prices in the nation. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@JerryPinkas]

That sound like less that I thought gas cost in CA. Thanks for watching and commenting

[@JerryPinkas]

Low cost of fuel is just one of the added benefits to living is the great state of South Carolina. Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@jerrycraig5973]

Thank you Thank you Thank you!!! That has answered a lot of questions for me. Factory jobs , do you know if they pay well there ? I gotta quit procrastinating & get my butt moving start looking into factory jobs & get moved down there. Love the videos & again Thank you. God Bless. ✝️

[@JerryPinkas]

Your welcome. Truly appreciate you watching and commenting! So glad your enjoying these videos. We are here to help when you move. Did you see the video about jobs? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYDHaWOYiKllqac

[@gene8124]

My wife and I are interested in relocating from Poconos.. she has 10 years experience as an operating room nurse. I have equivalent time as a local class a driver.. family of 5

[@JerryPinkas]

Feel free to give us a call at 843-839-9870, We have a lot of helpful info about the opportunities at the 5 different hospitals in our area as well as the freight and driver-related jobs (in relation to which area you would consider buying a house). The house cost is just 1 of the factors to consider...Before thinking about moving. Also, we can help with details of the sequence of "how to move". Like you want to maintain your jobs (income) while applying for a mortgage, lenders look at your time on the job, and debt to income ratio as well as several other factors, you want to know before you even think about moving. We are here to help, this is what we do, we do it every day and we're good at it. talk soon!

[@johnpuckett899]

I have vacation there since I was a child I didn't get to go to the beach for like a year or two and then the next thing you know there's a skyscraper in front of the pier at Cherry Grove Beach blow my mind

[@jessicasmith973]

I miss living in Myrtle Beach. Yes groceries aren’t as expensive there.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Can you hear the beach calling your name?

[@mikesusanek7392]

We are moving here in june we are wondering if we should rent until we find area we want to buy a house in.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and commenting. This may not be what you want to hear, but it's the truth. Finding a quality rental long or short term is getting very hard to find. Everyone is thinking the same when they move. "I'll just rent a little while till ZI find my place to buy" The problem with rentals is your competition....everyone else is doing the same at the same time. Supply and demand. Add to that the number of people who are renting until their new home is being built. That's just one reason. Just being honest. Best word of advise is to find your home first. Don't want you to get stuck in the trap we see many in. Just trying to help you avoid the pitfalls that are costly. Give us a call and we can fill you in 843-839-9870

[@CarmenandBrian]

While grocery stores are less expensive in Myrtle Beach, I really wish we had a Whole Foods or Wegmans. Great information as always!

[@chrisgreene9147]

I finally got to experience a Wegmans in Midlothian and fully understand these comments now. It’s like when Floridians talk about a Publix haha

[@CarmenandBrian]

@@chrisgreene9147 Wegmans is a magical place!

[@JerryPinkas]

I was thinking the same thing! Would love to have a Whole Foods! Maybe we will one day. Build it and they will come :)

[@JerryPinkas]

We now have Publix here...But would love a Wegmans. Thanks for watching and Commenting!

[@8XHellbentX8]

What’s the cost of insurance for flood and hurricanes? Can one damage your home and leave you stranded with a damaged house? How much do insurance companies dish out for damage? How does this correlate to living expenses? I’m afraid to buy for these reasons.

[@JerryPinkas]

I hear you. Many people live in fear of the unknown their entire life and never experience the good life. Yes, you get to live in paradise, leave when there is a hurricane, and pay insurance. The gloom and doom the news shows you make great news because people love devastation, The facts.. millions of people live near the coast, love the life, and if something happens insurance does cover! Give us a call and we can give you a ton of info 843-839-9870 :)

[@flaviamcfatridge592]

My sister built a beautiful vacation home in Myrtle Beach so I spend a lot of time there. I found that the cost of groceries was the same in Myrtle Beach as they are in York PA. So I would not count on cheaper grocery bills.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Thanks again for the great information !!

[@JerryPinkas]

You bet! Super glad your enjoying these videos. See ya in the next one!

[@ronaldmiller4999]

I really enjoy the walks on the beach with a cup of coffee Ido that everytime I'm there on vacation.

[@JerryPinkas]

Exactly! That's what beach life is all about! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@timothybilsky3023]

SC def one of the most affordable states in the Eastern US. I firmly believe the affordability of the Myrtle Beach area is attributable to the immense volume of properties available due to the very high number of multi-unit, high-rise buildings. With more buildings comes more competition, and thus, lower prices. Places like Isle of Palms have very little units comparatively, and thus, can demand much more per unit.

[@JerryPinkas]

Very True. The Myrtle Beach area is the relative bargain compared to another beach town on the east coast. The tourists also help to lower the locals property taxes with the resort fees. Its an added benefit for many here and enjoy all the infrastructure. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@chrisgreene9147]

We enjoy MB in the off season and will retire to Wilmington/MB area. Could you do a video comparing those two areas as I’m sure many Carolinians are wondering which side of the line to live on. One thing you didn’t mention about the restaurants, we found there is a high “restaraunt tax” charged when you eat out.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and commenting! There are huge benefits to retiring in South Carolina over NC. IN SC Social security is not taxed, pension income is very favorbly taxes, the cost of living is a little lower too. You right if you eat out the meal tax is higher. Funny you mention that because I have a video coming out that covers exactly those points! Stay tuned. See you in a future episode. :)

[@chrisgreene9147]

@@JerryPinkas I’ll have to consider it. The thing we like about NC are the quieter beaches. We like MB but mainly in the off-season like November/December. Will check out some of the surrounding area too.

[@JerryPinkas]

@@chrisgreene9147 Whenever you are ready, we would be glad to show you some of the areas that are "Just off the beaten path" That may fit your qualification of quieter residential areas. Give us a call 843-839-9870 we are here to help :)

[@ruthkirk9429]

We are wanting to get mobile in park in Myrtle Beach area that we can rent in summer n live in in the winter can your company help us? Thank you 😇

[@vanezlove4518]

Hi Mr. Pinkas I plan to retire May 2023. I am interested in renting 3 bedrooms and 1.5+ bathroom house or townhome. I could probably afford at the most $1000 a month rent. I want to adopt a doggie from the animal shelter. Is what I want realistic? What do you have available? I enjoyed watching your video. Thank you.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and commenting, but we are not a rental company.

[@caseyziegler1211]

1,000 will get you a small one bedroom one bath. Sad considering I paid $555 just 4 years ago. This place I'd out of control.

[@bh4145]

Can you discuss public transportation availability?

[@JerryPinkas]

The Coast RTA Fixed Route bus system consists of 10 regularly scheduled routes in Loris, Murrells Inlet, Myrtle Beach, Pawleys Island and Surfside Beach. Routes and Schedules for Coast RTA coastrta.com/routes-and-schedules/

[@joanwood9480]

Lived in Conway for 9 years and worked in MB. Don't count on public transportation, it is sorely inadequate. Traffic is god awful, even during the off season. Gas taxes have gone up. Property taxes are low, housing prices are really high (at least that's my opinion). There are only 2 main roads in and out. HOA's have an iron grip. Learned all of that in the first 6 months.

[@pattytada9117]

What about the high crime stats on myrtle beach?

[@newtalking3]

Little River i heard floods a lot

[@Ochtane101]

How much is a gallon of gas as of August, in SC.?

[@montehyler]

Good video but when you go to a chart or map, the volume decreases dramatically!

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for the tip! Sorry about that. You know I'm not a full time KZbinr...Just trying to share helpful info. Hope your enjoying? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@sophiastonick2506]

Thank You for the information

[@JerryPinkas]

My pleasure. So glad you are finding it helpful. Just let us know if we can give you any advise or help you in any way 843-839-9870 Hope you are having a great day!

[@southernmermaid2526]

Could you repeat that one more time and louder? The average salary is Wayyyyy LOWER than the national average in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Most people I know here spend the majority of their pay on housing.

[@JerryPinkas]

Its true. You can make a lot more money in other cities, but you will also spend more to live there too. Unfortunately its called the rat race. Thanks for watching and commenting. See you in the next video.

[@louisn660]

How come none of you real estate agents discuss the cost of flood insurance? And what areas to avoid for flooding?

[@JerryPinkas]

Great question. Every single property will be different and you must know the specifics on that single property. As an example we showed homes to a buyer in one neighborhood that had 3 different areas, that ranged from no flood zone, 100 year flood zone, and definably in a flood zone...all in the same neighborhood!. Hope that makes sense. When we show you properties its one of the first things we talk about is what you are specifically looking for so you avoid the pitfalls that are costly. Please give us a call at 843-839-9870 and we can give you a ton of helpful info. talk soon.

[@avarebeccasawyer8299]

Thank you for all of your informative videos. I will be wanting to move down there within the next couple of years, or even maybe looking to purchase a second home, and I will definitely keep you in mind and would love your help.

[@JerryPinkas]

Cheers to your goal! We have help many and look forward to helping you too! A second home is the way many have "put there foot in the door" so to speak, and get started on their long term plan. Give us a call 843-839-9870 and we can give you a tone of super helpful info. :)

[@justinmertz6408]

I get eyes like that... I just wanna drip eye drops into yours.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thank you.

[@shawnrowe1763]

Wish people like you would go not just buying but renting to

[@JerryPinkas]

I'll take that as a complement :) Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@sueb898]

Love your channel! Here in N.E.Pa reg gas is 3.05

[@JerryPinkas]

Awesome! Thank you for watching and commenting!

[@yellowrock4569]

Bob Natale is my agent

[@JerryPinkas]

So glad to have helped you find your next new home here in Myrtle Beach. Congratulations to your new lifestyle here. :) We know you have many choices when buying and truly appreciate you putting your trust in our team.

[@feliceannese418]

Thank you for the continual info, major drawback appears to be overvalued housing pricing. Concerned as to in the future when pricing comes back to reality.

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

Does Myrtle Beach get hit hard by hurricanes?

[@JerryPinkas]

top 10 hurricane states on record: 1. Florida: 120 hurricanes (37 were Category 3 through Category 5) 2. Texas 64 hurricanes (19 were Category 3 through Category 5) 3. North Carolina: 55 hurricanes (7 were Category 3 through Category 5) 4. Louisiana: 54 hurricanes (17 were Category 3 through Category 5) 5. South Carolina: 30 hurricanes (5 were Category 3 through Category 5) 6. Alabama 24 hurricanes (5 were Category 3 through Category 5) 7. Georgia 22 hurricanes (3 were Category 3 through Category 5) 8. Mississippi 19 hurricanes (8 were Category 3 through Category 5) 9. New York: 15 hurricanes (3 were Category 3 through Category 5) 10. Massachusetts 12 hurricanes (1 was a Category 3)

[@Gwen-joyful-light]

@@JerryPinkas I've been living in the southeast area of Florida since 2007 and we've only had one hurricane to make landfall Irma in 2017 and she made land fall as a cat1 but changed to a cat 2 when it moved over to the west coast. The others all went straight up the Atlantic Ocean and dissipated and or hit NY and Jersey, so much for all the hurricanes you listed, for the 16 years we've lived here we've enjoyed beautiful weather.

[@debbytirella9413]

Plan on vacation july 6 for a week Considering retiring here in 5 yrs Just starting researching

[@nekoneko8378]

thank you for this video....i forgot about myrtle beach

[@caseyziegler1211]

Myrtle Beach is an illusion of a paradise.

[@danielwampler7375]

I love this video. You've done a great job.

[@donttouchmysilver8202]

Hey Jerry, can you still purchase a tiny beachfront bungalow in Myrtle Beach for under $450,000? I’m thinking about moving here in summer & want you to be my personal agent showing me properties within 1 mile from the beach. I’m also thinking about the Grand Dunes which looks very nice as well. Hope you are doing great & I can’t wait to meet you in a few months out. I’ll be all cash with a very quick close, but will want a deal (that will be a steal down the road, since I’m only 35 years old now) , or something that I can add value to. Greetings from San Elijo Hills!

[@JerryPinkas]

You can still find some great deals at the beach. Looking forward to helping when your ready!

[@kevinreilly4117]

We have 2 properties in Pennsylvania, 1 with a mortgage 1 paid off. Do we need to sell both first to purchase a Myrtle Beach home ? Can't swing present mortgage and a second.

[@JerryPinkas]

Thanks for watching and commenting. You may not have to sell, but there are several factors that can either help or hurt you. Please give us a call 843-839-9870 and we can give you all the info. Talk soon.