Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Atlantic Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Atlantic Beach, Florida is 40.5% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,252 in Atlantic Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Atlantic Beach, Florida is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in Atlantic Beach
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Atlantic Beach, FL
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Atlantic Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% higher
      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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  30.9% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher