Aiken, South Carolina vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 11.1% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $83,343 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in North Myrtle Beach
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Aiken, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  2.2% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher