Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Lake Stevens, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Stevens, Washington is 49.0% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $111,728 in Lake Stevens, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Stevens, Washington is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Lake Stevens
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Lake Stevens, WA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Lake Stevens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.0% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher