Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Charleston, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, West Virginia is 7.4% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $27,769 in Charleston, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, West Virginia is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Charleston
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Charleston, WV
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  10.1% higher
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower