Puyallup, Washington vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 30.4% cheaper than Puyallup, Washington.

You would need a salary of $69,586 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Puyallup, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Puyallup, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Puyallup, Washington
Puyallup, WA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Puyallup, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.4% higher
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower