Metairie, Louisiana vs. North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 7.3% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $46,329 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in North Myrtle Beach
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. North Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Metairie, North Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  27.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher