Covington, Virginia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 27.6% more expensive than Covington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,796 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Covington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
302% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Covington, Virginia
Covington, VA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Covington, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  29.3% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher