Stony Brook, New York vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 36.7% cheaper than Stony Brook, New York.

You would need a salary of $31,667 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Stony Brook, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Stony Brook, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Stony Brook, New York
Stony_Brook, NY vs. Myrtle_Beach, SC
Compared to Stony_Brook, Myrtle_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower