Salem, Oregon vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.6% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $42,676 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Salem, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% higher
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher