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

Median Home Cost is 96% more expensive in Alexandria.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $120,395 in Alexandria, Virginia (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.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. ALEXANDRIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alexandria, Virginia is 60.5% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $120,395 in Alexandria, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
96% more expensive in Alexandria
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Alexandria, VA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Alexandria is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

60.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

261.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

63.0% higher

Health

3.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Alexandria, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Alexandria, VA

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