Murrieta, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 34.8% cheaper than Murrieta, California.

You would need a salary of $260,896 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Murrieta, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Murrieta, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Murrieta, California
Murrieta, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Murrieta, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  32.5% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower