Carpinteria, California vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 49.4% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $37,915 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Carpinteria, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower