What is a pro or con of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolinacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Surfside Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Surfside Beach, South Carolina copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $35,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $39,966 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.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. SURFSIDE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 14.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,966 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Surfside Beach
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Surfside Beach, SC

Compared to Grand Rapids, Surfside Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.1% higher

Commute

8.6% lower

Health

20.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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