Anchorage, Alaska vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 24.7% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,536 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Anchorage, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  20.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.8% lower