Barstow, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 2.9% cheaper than Barstow, California.

You would need a salary of $48,556 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Barstow, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Barstow, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Barstow, California
Barstow, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Barstow, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  7.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower

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