Palatine, Illinois vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 19.8% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,092 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Palatine, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  38.3% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower