What is a pro or con of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolinacompared to Florence, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 125% more expensive in Surfside Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Surfside Beach, South Carolina copmared to Florence, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Florence, South Carolina should increase to $95,455 in Surfside 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.

FLORENCE vs. SURFSIDE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Florence, South Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 27.3% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $95,455 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Surfside Beach
than in Florence, South Carolina

Florence, SC vs. Surfside Beach, SC

Compared to Florence, Surfside Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

11.7% higher

Health

0.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Florence, South Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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