Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 92.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $144,422 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
149% more expensive in Queens
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  92.6% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  302.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.1% higher
  Commute
  138.6% higher
  Health
  29.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher