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

Median Home Cost is 118% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Tarentum, Pennsylvania should increase to $73,711 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.

TARENTUM vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Tarentum, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 5.3% more expensive than Tarentum, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,711 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tarentum, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Tarentum, Pennsylvania

Tarentum, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Tarentum, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

27.8% lower

Health

10.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.9% higher

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Tarentum, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tarentum, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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