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

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania should increase to $58,737 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.

LUZERNE vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Luzerne, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 17.5% more expensive than Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,737 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Luzerne, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Luzerne, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Luzerne, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

8.0% lower

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Luzerne, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Luzerne, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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