Palmdale, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 33.5% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $33,232 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Palmdale, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  56.0% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower