What is a pro or con of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Bakersfield, California?

Childcare is 31% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Bakersfield, California?

A salary of $100,000 in Bakersfield, California could decrease to $92,747 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BAKERSFIELD vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Bakersfield, California vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 7.3% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $92,747 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
31% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Bakersfield, California

Bakersfield, CA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Bakersfield, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

0.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

16.5% lower

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Bakersfield, California vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bakersfield, CA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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