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

Median Home Cost is 23% cheaper in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Paterson, New Jersey could decrease to $37,160 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.

PATERSON vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Paterson, New Jersey vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 25.7% cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,160 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Paterson, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Paterson, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Paterson, New Jersey

Paterson, NJ vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Paterson, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.0% lower

Commute

42.0% lower

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Paterson, New Jersey vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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