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

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $39,000 in Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $42,929 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.

LAFAYETTE vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lafayette, Indiana vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 10.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $42,929 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Lafayette, Indiana

Lafayette, IN vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Lafayette, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% lower

Commute

10.0% higher

Health

6.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% higher

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Lafayette, Indiana vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lafayette, IN vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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