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

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $22,000 in Central, South Carolina should increase to $23,166 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.

CENTRAL vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Central, South Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 5.3% more expensive than Central, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $23,166 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Central, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Central, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Central, South Carolina

Central, SC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Central, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

0.6% higher

Health

10.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Central, South Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Central, SC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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