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

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Myrtle Beach.

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

A salary of $57,000 in Sumter, South Carolina should increase to $63,221 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.

SUMTER vs. MYRTLE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Sumter, South Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 10.9% more expensive than Sumter, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,221 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sumter, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Sumter, South Carolina

Sumter, SC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to Sumter, Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

1.5% lower

Health

6.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Sumter, South Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sumter, SC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC

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