Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 2.0% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $30,595 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Spirit Lake, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  24.0% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower