What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $56,213 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 12.4% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,213 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in West Columbia, South Carolina

West Columbia, SC vs North Myrtle Beach, SC

Compared to West Columbia, North Myrtle Beach is:

Homeowner

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12.4% higher

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.3% higher

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Utilities

12.6% lower

Commute

5.6% higher

Health

16.5% lower

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Personal

0.4% higher

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