Panama City Beach, Florida vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.5% cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,854 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Panama City Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Panama City Beach, Florida
Panama City Beach, FL vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Panama City Beach, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher