Monterey, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 50.0% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $41,476 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Monterey, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.6% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  31.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower