Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Anchorage, Alaska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Anchorage, Alaska is 32.7% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $132,723 in Anchorage, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Anchorage, Alaska is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Anchorage
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Anchorage, AK
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Anchorage is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  32.4% higher
  Health
  28.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher