Fairfield, Connecticut vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 38.0% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $30,975 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Fairfield, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.5% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% lower