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

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Paterson.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $67,277 in Paterson, New Jersey (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. PATERSON
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paterson, New Jersey is 34.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,277 in Paterson, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Paterson
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Paterson, NJ

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Paterson is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

72.3% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Paterson, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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