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Philadelphia vs Myrtle Beach
Philadelphia and Myrtle Beach
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Assumed income $83,730, same in both cities. Example, until you change it.
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So you know: homicide deaths in Myrtle Beach are close to the US rate in this release, 7 versus 6.5 per 100,000. CDC via County Health Rankings, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Why people look at Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach
In 2022-2023, 397 households filed a move from Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach (about 688 people, average adjusted gross income $97,466). 56 households went the other way. Source: IRS migration.
A one-bedroom asking rent is about $1,530 in Philadelphia and $1,319 in Myrtle Beach. Philadelphia has a state tax on wages. Myrtle Beach has a state tax on wages. Local pay in Myrtle Beach is 82% of the national level for the same work, against 104% in Philadelphia.
Myrtle Beach averages 222 sunny days, with July highs around 89°F and January nights around 42°F. Philadelphia is 207 sunny days, 87°F in July, 26°F in January. Commutes average 23 minutes in Myrtle Beach and 30 in Philadelphia.
These figures are projections built from available public data. Conditions change, and the numbers may not reflect current prices, taxes, or immigration rules. Check official sources before you make decisions.
Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 397 households moved Philadelphia → Myrtle Beach (about 688 people, average AGI $97,466). 56 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
The monthly number is take-home pay minus rent and the other bills. The gap between Philadelphia and Myrtle Beach changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this.
What the move itself costs
About 552 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $2,150–$4,050
- Container or pod
- $1,500–$2,800
- Rent a truck
- $700–$1,300
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Questions
Is Myrtle Beach cheaper than Philadelphia after tax and rent?
Yes. Myrtle Beach leaves about $327 more a month, so the cost of living is lower there for this household. A one-bedroom is about $1,530 in Philadelphia and $1,319 in Myrtle Beach.
Does Myrtle Beach have state income tax?
Myrtle Beach is in South Carolina, which taxes wage income.
Did people actually move from Philadelphia to Myrtle Beach?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.