North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 7.3% cheaper than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,526 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in West Des Moines
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
North Myrtle Beach, SC vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to North Myrtle Beach, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  17.6% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower