Portland, Maine vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 21.9% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $39,053 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Portland, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower