What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $53,947 in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina is 7.9% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,947 in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
32% more expensive in Elgin CDP (Lancaster County)
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs Elgin Cdp (Lancaster County), SC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Elgin Cdp (Lancaster County) is:

Homeowner

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7.9% higher

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

2.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

32.5% higher

Health

12.0% higher

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Personal

3.2% lower

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Cost of Living Calculator - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs Elgin CDP (Lancaster County), South Carolina

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