What is a pro or con of living in West Columbia, South Carolinacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in West Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in West Columbia, South Carolina copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina could decrease to $73,198 in West Columbia, South Carolina (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. WEST COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Columbia, South Carolina is 2.4% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,198 in West Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in West Columbia
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. West Columbia, SC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, West Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

10.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.0% higher

Commute

3.7% higher

Health

19.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. West Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. West Columbia, SC

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