Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Aiken, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aiken, South Carolina is 1.3% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,182 in Aiken, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aiken, South Carolina is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Aiken
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Aiken, SC
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Aiken is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower