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

Housing is 43% more expensive in Covington.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $56,350 in Covington, Louisiana (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. COVINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Covington, Louisiana is 12.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,350 in Covington, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Covington, Louisiana is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
43% more expensive in Covington
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Covington, LA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Covington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

43.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.0% lower

Commute

31.8% higher

Health

13.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Covington, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Covington, LA

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