Tacoma, Washington vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 25.9% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,034 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Tacoma, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  33.8% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower