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

Median Home Cost is 54% cheaper in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Fairfax, Virginia could decrease to $58,974 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.

FAIRFAX vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fairfax, Virginia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 41.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,974 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, VA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Fairfax, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% higher

Commute

38.1% lower

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Fairfax, Virginia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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