Cost of Living Calculator - Petaluma, California vs Myrtle Beach, South Carolina


The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 46.0% cheaper than Petaluma, California.

You would need a salary of $67,438 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Petaluma, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Petaluma, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Petaluma, California
Petaluma, CA vs Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Petaluma, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  30.2% lower
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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