Rochester, Minnesota vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 5.5% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,243 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
49% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Rochester, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  6.3% higher
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower