Cost of Living Calculator - Katy, Texas vs Myrtle Beach, South Carolina


The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 17.5% cheaper than Katy, Texas.

You would need a salary of $61,898 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Katy, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Katy, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Katy, Texas
Katy, TX vs Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Katy, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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