Phoenix, Arizona vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 19.6% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $52,263 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Phoenix, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower