Halifax, Massachusetts vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 18.4% cheaper than Halifax, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $40,782 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Halifax, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Halifax, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Halifax, Massachusetts
Halifax, MA vs. Surfside Beach, SC
Compared to Halifax, Surfside Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower