What is a pro or con of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolinacompared to Springfield, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 124% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Springfield, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Springfield, Illinois should increase to $57,958 in Myrtle 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Illinois vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 15.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $57,958 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, IL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Springfield, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

12.9% higher

Health

12.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Illinois vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, IL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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