Galesburg, Illinois vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 30.4% more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $97,836 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galesburg, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Galesburg, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
278% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Galesburg, Illinois
Galesburg, IL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Galesburg, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% higher
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  128.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher