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

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania should increase to $82,246 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.

LOCK HAVEN vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Lock Haven, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.7% more expensive than Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,246 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania

Lock Haven, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Lock Haven, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

11.6% higher

Health

4.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lock Haven, Pennsylvania vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lock Haven, PA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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