What is a pro or con of living in New Bedford, Massachusettscompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 24% more expensive in New Bedford.

What salary do I need to live in New Bedford, Massachusetts copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $20,001 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $23,457 in New Bedford, Massachusetts (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. NEW BEDFORD
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Bedford, Massachusetts is 17.3% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $23,457 in New Bedford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Bedford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in New Bedford
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. New Bedford, MA

Compared to Myrtle Beach, New Bedford is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.2% higher

Commute

13.4% higher

Health

9.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. New Bedford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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