Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is 12.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,716 in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% more expensive in Mechanicsburg
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Mechanicsburg, PA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Mechanicsburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  8.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher