Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Atlanta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlanta, Georgia is 25.2% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,048 in Atlanta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlanta, Georgia is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Atlanta
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Atlanta, GA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Atlanta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  55.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower