Riverhead, New York vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 35.9% cheaper than Riverhead, New York.

You would need a salary of $64,076 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverhead, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Riverhead, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Riverhead, New York
Riverhead, NY vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Riverhead, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  22.3% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower