Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Buford, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Buford, Georgia is 19.2% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $357,666 in Buford, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buford, Georgia is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Buford
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Buford, GA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Buford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  0.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher