Traverse City, Michigan vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 9.8% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $27,059 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to Traverse City, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower