Port Townsend, Washington vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 20.2% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $39,909 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Port Townsend, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  53.7% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower