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

Median Home Cost is 50% cheaper in Memphis.

What salary do I need to live in Memphis, Tennessee copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $20,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina could decrease to $17,735 in Memphis, Tennessee (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. MEMPHIS
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Memphis, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Memphis, Tennessee is 11.3% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $17,735 in Memphis, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Memphis
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Memphis, TN

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Memphis is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.2% lower

Commute

19.6% higher

Health

1.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.9% lower

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Cost of Living Comparison

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