Cayce, SC vs Myrtle Beach, SC

Cayce is moderately more affordable than Myrtle Beach, with a 9.2% lower cost of living index. Cayce scores 87 compared to 96 for Myrtle Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Myrtle Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cayce is $1,358/month compared to $1,132/month in Myrtle Beach — a 20% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Myrtle Beach has cheaper rent, Cayce actually has lower median home values ($158,900 vs $347,700).

Median household income in Cayce is $58,095 compared to $53,679 in Myrtle Beach (+8.2%). Cayce offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Cayce spend roughly 28.1% of their income on rent, more than the 25.3% in Myrtle Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (65.5°F vs 64°F). Myrtle Beach receives more rainfall at 48.5" per year compared to 43.7" in Cayce.