What is a pro or con of living in Murrells Inlet, South Carolinacompared to Lexington, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Murrells Inlet.

What salary do I need to live in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina copmared to Lexington, Kentucky?

A salary of $50,000 in Lexington, Kentucky should increase to $51,160 in Murrells Inlet, 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.

LEXINGTON vs. MURRELLS INLET
Cost of Living Comparison

Lexington, Kentucky vs. Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is 2.3% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $51,160 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Murrells Inlet
than in Lexington, Kentucky

Lexington, KY vs. Murrells Inlet, SC

Compared to Lexington, Murrells Inlet is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.3% higher

Commute

21.4% lower

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Lexington, Kentucky vs. Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lexington, KY vs. Murrells Inlet, SC

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