Durham, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 10.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,713 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Durham, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  6.1% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher