Macon, Georgia vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.1% more expensive than Macon, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $57,050 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Macon, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Macon, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Macon, Georgia
Macon, GA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Macon, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher