Cost of Living Calculator - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 23.8% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $92,849 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Arcata
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher

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