Sarasota, Florida vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 15.1% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $233,576 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Sarasota, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower