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

Childcare is 61% more expensive in Waterbury.

What salary do I need to live in Waterbury, Connecticut copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $84,182 in Waterbury, Connecticut (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. WATERBURY
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waterbury, Connecticut is 12.2% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,182 in Waterbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waterbury, Connecticut is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
61% more expensive in Waterbury
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Waterbury, CT

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Waterbury is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

19.3% higher

Commute

37.3% higher

Health

23.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Waterbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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