Kansas City, Missouri vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 0.6% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $49,716 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
10% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Kansas City, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  10.9% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower