Cost of Living Calculator - Desert Palms, California vs Myrtle Beach, South Carolina


The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 37.8% cheaper than Desert Palms, California.

You would need a salary of $155,405 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Desert Palms, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Desert Palms, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Desert Palms, California
Desert Palms, CA vs Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Desert Palms, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  47.1% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower

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