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

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $109 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $118 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.

CHARLESTON vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 8.0% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $118 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Charleston, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.6% higher

Commute

9.2% lower

Health

28.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

9.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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