Zip 29579 (Myrtle Beach, SC) Cost of Living


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Myrtle Beach cost of living score
90.4
Less expensive
9.6% lower
than the US average
1.2% higher
than the South Carolina average
Myrtle Beach (zip 29579), South Carolina gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 90.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.6% lower than the U.S. average and 1.2% lower than the average for South Carolina.

Zip 29579 (Myrtle Beach, SC)

Housing costs in Myrtle Beach?
A typical home costs $339,600, which is 0.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 30.7% more expensive than the average South Carolina home, at $259,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Myrtle Beach costs $1,330 per month, which is 19.8% more than the national average of $1,110 and 18.0% more than the state average of $1,090.

Can I afford Myrtle Beach?
To live comfortably in Myrtle Beach (zip 29579), South Carolina, a minimum annual income of $65,160 for a family, and $46,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Myrtle Beach?
The cost of living in 29579 Myrtle Beach, SC is generally considered to be fairly affordable. As the area continues to grow and become more desirable, prices have increased, but still remain below the national average. Housing prices range from moderately priced homes to luxury beachfront properties. Other expenses such as utilities, transportation, food and health care are also lower than the national averages. In addition, taxes in the area are quite low compared to other places in the state. All these factors make 29579 Myrtle Beach a great place for individuals and families looking for an affordable yet high-quality lifestyle.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMyrtle BeachSouth CarolinaUnited States
  90.489.3100.0
  99.195.8100
  98.0102.7100.0
  85.176.6100.0
  $339,600$259,900$338,100
  103.6%103.9%100.0%
  85.686.8100.0
  87.376.3100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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18 years ago I bought a mobile home in a community called Emerald Forest. it was on a rented lot. back then, it was the nicest place you would want to live. Over the  More

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