Johnston, Rhode Island vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 19.3% cheaper than Johnston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $40,351 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Johnston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Johnston, Rhode Island
Johnston, RI vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Johnston, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower