San Diego, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 45.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $65,387 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to San Diego, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  10.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower