Galveston, Texas vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 6.7% cheaper than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,638 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Galveston, Texas
Galveston, TX vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Galveston, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower