Oakland, Maryland vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 16.5% more expensive than Oakland, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $87,400 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Oakland, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Myrtle Beach
than in Oakland, Maryland
Oakland, MD vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Oakland, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher