Irvine, California vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 47.0% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $39,716 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Irvine, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Irvine, California
Irvine, CA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Irvine, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower