Sacramento, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 28.1% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $35,938 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Sacramento, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower