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

Median Home Cost is 49% cheaper in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Alexandria, Virginia could decrease to $31,148 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.

ALEXANDRIA vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 37.7% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,148 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Alexandria, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

38.7% lower

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Alexandria, Virginia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alexandria, VA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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