Meridian, Idaho vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 26.2% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $36,878 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Meridian, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher