Bowie, Maryland vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 31.8% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $64,817 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Bowie, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  44.2% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower