Urbandale, Iowa vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 4.2% cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $47,917 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
37% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Urbandale, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher