Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 18.6% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $29,662 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Tampa
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  41.9% higher
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower