What is a pro or con of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Forest Acres, South Carolina?

Housing is 23% cheaper in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Forest Acres, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Forest Acres, South Carolina could decrease to $46,243 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.

FOREST ACRES vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Forest Acres, South Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 7.5% cheaper than Forest Acres, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,243 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Forest Acres, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Forest Acres, South Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
23% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Forest Acres, South Carolina

Forest Acres, SC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Forest Acres, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.4% lower

Commute

0.8% lower

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% lower

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Forest Acres, South Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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