Auburn, New York vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.0% more expensive than Auburn, New York.

You would need a salary of $81,733 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Auburn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Auburn, New York
Auburn, NY vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Auburn, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher