Ashland, Kentucky vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 18.6% more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $72,339 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Ashland, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Ashland, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  6.2% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher

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