California, Maryland vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.8% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,593 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to California, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower