The Salary Index

Salary Comparison

Arbitrators: Myrtle Beach vs Irving

Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.

Best Value

Myrtle Beach, SC

$72,263/yr

Take-home$4,396/mo
Disposable$2,116/mo
Lifestyle7/10 ยท Moderate

Irving, TX

$47,890/yr

Take-home$2,913/mo
Disposable$336/mo
Lifestyle4/10 ยท Tight
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Our recommendation: Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach offers $1,780 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.

Full Breakdown

Myrtle Beach

Irving

Diff (Aโˆ’B)

Annual Gross Salary

$72,263

$47,890

+$24,373

A vs B

Monthly Take-Home

After estimated federal + state taxes

$4,396

$2,913

+$1,483

A vs B

Cost of Living Index

Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100

88

96

-8 pts

A vs B

Monthly Living Costs

Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare

$2,280

$2,577

$297

A vs B

Monthly Rent

$1,311

$1,480

$169

A vs B

Monthly Disposable

$2,116

$336

+$1,780

A vs B

Purchasing Power Score

Take-home รท living costs. Higher is better

1.93ร—

1.13ร—

+0.80ร—

A vs B

Lifestyle Score

7/10 (Moderate)

4/10 (Tight)

+3

A vs B

Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.