Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Laurel, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Maryland is 40.3% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,137 in Laurel, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Maryland is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Laurel
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle_Beach, SC vs. Laurel, MD
Compared to Myrtle_Beach, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  74.8% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher