Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 72.3% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,156 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Washington
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.3% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  71.3% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher