Birmingham, Alabama vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 15.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,501 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Birmingham, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  19.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher