Phoenix, Arizona vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 6.0% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,515 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
26% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Surfside Beach, SC
Compared to Phoenix, Surfside Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower