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

Median Home Cost is 204% more expensive in Los Angeles.

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

A salary of $259,987 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $524,139 in Los Angeles, 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. LOS ANGELES
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 101.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $524,139 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Los Angeles, 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
204% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Los Angeles, CA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Los Angeles is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

101.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

360.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

109.2% higher

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Los Angeles, California

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Los Angeles, CA

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