Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Modesto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Modesto, California is 31.5% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,879 in Modesto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Modesto, California is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Modesto
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Modesto, CA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Modesto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.5% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  44.2% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher