Washington, District of Columbia vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 32.1% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $33,931 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Surfside Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Surfside Beach, SC
Compared to Washington, Surfside Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.1% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower

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