What is a pro or con of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to New Columbia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in New Columbia, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,557 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (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.

NEW COLUMBIA vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

New Columbia, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.1% more expensive than New Columbia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,557 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in New Columbia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in New Columbia, Pennsylvania

New Columbia, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to New Columbia, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

24.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% higher

Commute

2.9% higher

Health

21.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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New Columbia, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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