Boston, Massachusetts vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 43.0% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $65,522 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Boston, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  9.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.5% lower