Long Branch, New Jersey vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 31.5% cheaper than Long Branch, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $80,202 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Branch, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Long Branch, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Long Branch, New Jersey
Long Branch, NJ vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Long Branch, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower