Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Decatur, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Illinois is 21.6% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $39,188 in Decatur, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Illinois is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Decatur
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Decatur, IL
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower