NC & SC

VEHICLE PROPERTY TAX

THE SHORT ANSWER

Yes. North Carolina and South Carolina both charge a yearly property tax on registered vehicles. In North Carolina, you pay it to NCDMV with your registration renewal. In South Carolina, you pay it to your …

NC VS SC

INCOME TAX

THE SHORT ANSWER

For 2026, North Carolina taxes individual income at a flat 3.99%. South Carolina’s new law uses two brackets, 1.99% and a top rate of 5.21%. Neither state taxes Social Security benefits. Which state costs you less …

NC VS SC

HOME INSURANCE

THE SHORT ANSWER

There is no honest one-state answer, because coastal insurance is priced home by home. The location, roof, age of the house, deductibles and insurer all change the number. Both states have a wind pool for coastal …

BRUNSWICK VS HORRY

PROPERTY TAXES

THE SHORT ANSWER

It depends on the exact address and on whether the home will be your main home. Brunswick County taxes every home at the same rate on its full value, and towns add their own rate. Horry …

HORRY & BRUNSWICK

UTILITY SETUP GUIDE

THE SHORT ANSWER

When you move to Horry County SC or Brunswick County NC, you will usually set up electric, water and sewer, trash, internet and sometimes natural gas. The right company depends on the exact address. Inside …

NC & SC

TAX GUIDE

Neither state taxes your Social Security. Beyond that, the answer depends on your pension type and which state you …

NC VS SC

RETIREMENT GUIDE

The Carolina Coast is one of the most popular retirement destinations in the country. But …

COASTAL CAROLINAS

SNOWBIRD GUIDE

You've done the winters here. You know the drive, you know the restaurants, you know which weeks to avoid the …

COASTAL CAROLINAS

DOWNSIZING GUIDE

Your complete guide to active adult living on the Carolina Coast, whether you're relocating from the …

GALIVANTS FERRY

HOME VALUES

SEPTEMBER 2026 UPDATE

Galivants Ferry has shifted toward buyers. In September 2026, months of inventory reached 9.14, about double a year earlier. Eleven homes sold at a median price of $272,000, closing at 96.7% of list price. Homes that sold …