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

Median Home Cost is 102% more expensive in Fairfield.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $108,444 in Fairfield, 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. FAIRFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 54.9% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,444 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fairfield, 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
102% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Fairfield, CA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Fairfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

205.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

47.7% higher

Health

14.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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