Columbia, Maryland vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 26.1% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $27,661 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Columbia, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower