Algona, Iowa vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.1% more expensive than Algona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $34,230 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Algona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Algona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Algona, Iowa
Algona, IA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Algona, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  31.2% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower