What is a pro or con of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Cambridge, Massachusetts?

A salary of $105,000 in Cambridge, Massachusetts could decrease to $52,832 in 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.

CAMBRIDGE vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 49.7% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,832 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Cambridge, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% lower

Commute

17.5% lower

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

19.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cambridge, MA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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