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

Childcare is 32% more expensive in Jacksonville.

What salary do I need to live in Jacksonville, Florida copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $53,890 in Jacksonville, Florida (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. JACKSONVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Florida is 7.8% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,890 in Jacksonville, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jacksonville, Florida is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
32% more expensive in Jacksonville
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Jacksonville, FL

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Jacksonville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

20.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

28.4% higher

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Jacksonville, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Jacksonville, FL

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