What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $75,378 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 25.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,378 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Charleston
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

111.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

19.1% higher

Health

1.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Charleston, SC

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