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

Median Home Cost is 242% more expensive in Walnut Creek.

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

A salary of $200,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $452,632 in Walnut Creek, 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. WALNUT CREEK
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Walnut Creek, California is 126.3% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $452,632 in Walnut Creek, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Walnut Creek, 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
242% more expensive in Walnut Creek
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Walnut Creek, CA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Walnut Creek is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

126.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

483.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.0% higher

Commute

61.4% higher

Health

23.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Walnut Creek, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Walnut Creek, CA

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