What is a pro or con of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolinacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 38% cheaper in Surfside Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Surfside Beach, South Carolina copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $48,667 in Surfside Beach, 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. SURFSIDE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 2.7% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,667 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
38% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Surfside Beach, SC

Compared to Philadelphia, Surfside Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.4% lower

Commute

38.8% lower

Health

4.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

11.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

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