Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 26.2% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,755 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower