Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Tempe, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 28.8% more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,416 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Tempe
than in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Myrtle Beach, SC vs. Tempe, AZ
Compared to Myrtle Beach, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher