Newark, New Jersey vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 28.8% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,586 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Newark, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  49.4% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower