Scarborough, Maine vs. Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is 25.0% cheaper than Scarborough, Maine.

You would need a salary of $37,490 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarborough, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina is cheaper than Scarborough, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Murrells Inlet
than in Scarborough, Maine
Scarborough, ME vs. Murrells Inlet, SC
Compared to Scarborough, Murrells Inlet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  9.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower