West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is 19.1% cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $19,422 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina is cheaper than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Myrtle Beach
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Myrtle Beach, SC
Compared to West Palm Beach, Myrtle Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower