Cost of living in Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach (SC), United States
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Cost of living in Myrtle Beach vs. United States overall average
Myrtle Beach is 14.8% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 13.2% less in Myrtle Beach
- Groceries
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pay 18.8% less in Myrtle Beach
- Transportation
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pay 20.7% less in Myrtle Beach
- Housing
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pay 1.0% more in Myrtle Beach
- Childcare
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pay 4.1% more in Myrtle Beach
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 30.2% less in Myrtle Beach
- Clothing
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pay 26.0% less in Myrtle Beach
The cost of childcare and housing in Myrtle Beach are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including entertainment and sports, clothing, transportation, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Myrtle Beach.
Myrtle Beach Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $15.00 |
$12.00
-
$30.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00 |
$9.50
-
$12.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.12 |
$2.00
-
$4.00
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.50 |
$1.50
-
$4.00
|
Myrtle Beach - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.06 |
$1.49
-
$5.50
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $5.41 |
$4.12
-
$10.46
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.63 |
$2.50
-
$5.50
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.14 |
$1.49
-
$6.50
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $3.89 |
$2.67
-
$6.99
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.29 |
$1.00
-
$3.00
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.59 |
$0.49
-
$1.29
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.90 |
$1.25
-
$4.75
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.44 |
$0.89
-
$3.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.96 |
$0.89
-
$1.99
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.17 |
$1.00
-
$1.50
|
Myrtle Beach - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.03 |
$2.77
-
$3.85
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
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-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $20,000.00 |
$20,000.00
-
$34,689.37
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $16.17 |
$14.38
-
$23.88
|
Myrtle Beach - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$81.24 |
$60.00
-
$119.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $1,500.00 |
$1,200.00
-
$1,800.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,700.00 |
$1,700.00
-
$1,700.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$109.56 |
$86.67
-
$244.71
|
Myrtle Beach - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $1,471.67 |
$1,080.00
-
$1,800.00
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $22,111.00 |
$16,000.00
-
$33,333.00
|
Myrtle Beach - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $3.62 |
$2.25
-
$8.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.50 |
$4.00
-
$6.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.50 |
$6.50
-
$8.95
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $22.50 |
$10.00
-
$35.00
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $10.00 |
$9.50
-
$15.00
|
Myrtle Beach - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$33.66 |
$25.00
-
$85.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$25.00 |
$20.00
-
$65.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$68.00 |
$65.00
-
$140.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $98.00 |
$75.00
-
$200.00
|
Myrtle Beach - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in South Carolina
to see the average cost of cities throughout South Carolina, like
Spartanburg,
Columbia,
Charleston,
Sumter,
Summerville,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Myrtle Beach.
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