What is a pro or con of living in Dana Point, Californiacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 353% more expensive in Dana Point.

What salary do I need to live in Dana Point, California copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $117,162 in Dana Point, California (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. DANA POINT
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dana Point, California is 134.3% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,162 in Dana Point, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Dana Point, California is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
353% more expensive in Dana Point
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Dana Point, CA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Dana Point is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

134.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

533.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

47.2% higher

Health

4.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Dana Point, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Dana Point, CA

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