Rochester, New York vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 5.0% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $189,087 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Rochester, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower