Goose Creek, SC vs Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach is moderately more affordable than Goose Creek, with a 12% lower cost of living index. Goose Creek scores 107 compared to 96 for Myrtle Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Goose Creek can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Goose Creek is $1,611/month compared to $1,132/month in Myrtle Beach — a 42% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Myrtle Beach has cheaper rent, Goose Creek actually has lower median home values ($279,500 vs $347,700).

Median household income in Goose Creek is $87,437 compared to $53,679 in Myrtle Beach (+62.9%). While Goose Creek is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Goose Creek spend roughly 22.1% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Myrtle Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (66.5°F vs 64°F). Goose Creek receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 48.5" in Myrtle Beach.