Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Augusta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Augusta, Georgia is 9.4% cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $45,309 in Augusta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Augusta, Georgia is cheaper than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Augusta
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Augusta, GA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower