Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. South Lake Tahoe, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Lake Tahoe, California is 61.2% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $80,606 in South Lake Tahoe, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Lake Tahoe, 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
119% more expensive in South Lake Tahoe
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. South Lake Tahoe, CA
Compared to Myrtle Beach, South Lake Tahoe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  198.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  31.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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