What is a pro or con of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

A salary of $130,000 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $136,072 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.

LAS CRUCES vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 4.7% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $136,072 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Las Cruces, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% higher

Commute

6.9% higher

Health

13.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Las Cruces, NM vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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