Apex, North Carolina vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 22.9% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,140 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Apex, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher