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

Median Home Cost is 106% more expensive in Palm Springs.

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

A salary of $30,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $45,927 in Palm Springs, 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. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 53.1% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,927 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, 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
106% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

53.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

177.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.1% higher

Commute

64.7% higher

Health

10.9% lower

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Personal

5.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Palm Springs, CA

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