Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Fairfax, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfax, Virginia is 69.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $169,565 in Fairfax, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfax, Virginia is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Fairfax
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Fairfax, VA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Fairfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.6% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  267.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  61.5% higher
  Health
  4.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher