What is a pro or con of living in New Orleans, Louisianacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Transportation is 67% more expensive in New Orleans.

What salary do I need to live in New Orleans, Louisiana copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $87,185 in New Orleans, Louisiana (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.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. NEW ORLEANS
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana is 16.2% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $87,185 in New Orleans, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Orleans, Louisiana is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
67% more expensive in New Orleans
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. New Orleans, LA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, New Orleans is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.1% lower

Commute

67.7% higher

Health

4.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. New Orleans, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. New Orleans, LA

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