Seattle, Washington vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 47.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,273 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Seattle, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  47.7% higher
  Commute
  42.5% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% lower