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

Median Home Cost is 146% more expensive in Long Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Long Beach, California copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $30,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $54,611 in Long Beach, California (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. LONG BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, California is 82.0% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,611 in Long Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Long Beach, CA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Long Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

82.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

302.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

99.9% higher

Health

11.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Long Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Long Beach, CA

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