Santa Monica, California vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 67.9% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $16,072 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Santa Monica, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.9% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower