Key West, Florida vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 42.2% cheaper than Key West, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,353 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Key West, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Key West, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Key West, Florida
Key West, FL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Key West, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% 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
  15.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  39.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower