Staten Island, New York vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 43.5% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $11,857 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Staten Island, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.5% 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
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.8% lower
  Commute
  56.9% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower