Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 3.8% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,888 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
26% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher