Lubbock, Texas vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 8.3% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,566 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Lubbock, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher