Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 48.1% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,625 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Austin
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher