Lakewood, California vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 38.7% cheaper than Lakewood, California.

You would need a salary of $30,639 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Lakewood, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Lakewood, California
Lakewood, CA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Lakewood, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.7% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  44.4% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower