Sanford, Maine vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 8.5% cheaper than Sanford, Maine.

You would need a salary of $68,639 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Sanford, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Sanford, Maine
Sanford, ME vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Sanford, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower