What is a pro or con of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolinacompared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Surfside Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Surfside Beach, South Carolina copmared to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $58,467 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MYRTLE BEACH vs. SURFSIDE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 16.9% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,467 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Surfside Beach
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Surfside Beach, SC

Compared to Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

74.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

10.0% higher

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Surfside Beach, SC

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