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

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina copmared to Starkville, Mississippi?

A salary of $95,000 in Starkville, Mississippi should increase to $101,256 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.

STARKVILLE vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Starkville, Mississippi vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 6.6% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $101,256 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Starkville, Mississippi

Starkville, MS vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Starkville, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

13.5% higher

Health

4.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Starkville, Mississippi vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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