Plainview, New York vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 47.4% cheaper than Plainview, New York.

You would need a salary of $131,468 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Plainview, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Plainview, New York
Plainview, NY vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Plainview, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% lower
  Commute
  54.0% lower
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower