Miami, Florida vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 16.5% cheaper than Miami, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,748 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Miami, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Miami, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Miami, Florida
Miami, FL vs. Surfside Beach, SC
Compared to Miami, Surfside Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower