Arlington Heights, Illinois vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 24.4% cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,803 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Arlington Heights, Illinois
Arlington Heights, IL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Arlington Heights, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower