Cost of Living Calculator - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs East Chicago, Indiana


The cost of living in East Chicago, Indiana is 15.0% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,759 in East Chicago, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Chicago, Indiana is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in East Chicago
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs East Chicago, IN
Compared to Myrtle Beach, East Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  4.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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