What is a pro or con of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Lake City, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 249% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Lake City, South Carolina should increase to $66,690 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.

LAKE CITY vs. NORTH MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lake City, South Carolina vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 33.4% more expensive than Lake City, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,690 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake City, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
249% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in Lake City, South Carolina

Lake City, SC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Lake City, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

268.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

2.1% higher

Health

0.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Lake City, South Carolina vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lake City, SC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC

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