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

Median Home Cost is 350% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $103,938 in North 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.

JOHNSTOWN vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 38.6% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $103,938 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
350% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown, PA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Johnstown, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

38.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

589.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

2.4% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnstown, PA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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