Ocean City, Maryland vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 14.4% cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $17,976 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Ocean City, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  12.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower