Pasadena, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 53.0% cheaper than Pasadena, California.

You would need a salary of $10,349 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pasadena, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Pasadena, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Pasadena, California
Pasadena, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Pasadena, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.0% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  49.2% lower
  Health
  13.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower