Surfside Beach, South Carolina vs. Murrieta, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murrieta, California is 31.1% more expensive than Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $65,558 in Murrieta, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murrieta, California is more expensive than Surfside Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Murrieta
than in Surfside Beach, South Carolina
Surfside Beach, SC vs. Murrieta, CA
Compared to Surfside Beach, Murrieta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher