What is a pro or con of living in Lake City, South Carolinacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 64% cheaper in Lake City.

What salary do I need to live in Lake City, South Carolina copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina could decrease to $41,133 in Lake City, South Carolina (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. LAKE CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Lake City, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, South Carolina is 17.7% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,133 in Lake City, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake City, South Carolina is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Lake City
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Lake City, SC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Lake City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.3% lower

Commute

7.2% higher

Health

0.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Lake City, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Lake City, SC

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