Kalamazoo, Michigan vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 4.2% more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $52,086 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Kalamazoo, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Kalamazoo, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  13.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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