Hilo, Hawaii vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 30.6% cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii.

You would need a salary of $173,550 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hilo, Hawaii.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Hilo, Hawaii
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Hilo, Hawaii
Hilo, HI vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Hilo, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.6% lower
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower