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

Childcare is 42% cheaper in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $45,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $42,290 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.

ALLENTOWN vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 6.0% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,290 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
42% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Allentown, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.6% lower

Commute

21.3% lower

Health

4.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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