Estherville, Iowa vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 21.4% more expensive than Estherville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,694 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Estherville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Estherville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Estherville, Iowa
Estherville, IA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Estherville, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher