Santa Barbara, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 59.9% cheaper than Santa Barbara, California.

You would need a salary of $48,132 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Barbara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Barbara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Santa Barbara, California
Santa Barbara, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Santa Barbara, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
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  59.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  14.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
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  Personal
  2.4% lower
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