Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.3% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $42,843 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Fairbanks, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.3% 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
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.2% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.5% lower