Longboat Key, Florida vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 44.3% cheaper than Longboat Key, Florida.

You would need a salary of $27,870 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Longboat Key, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Longboat Key, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Longboat Key, Florida
Longboat Key, FL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Longboat Key, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.3% 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
  15.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower