Greenville, SC vs Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach is moderately more affordable than Greenville, with a 12.5% lower cost of living index. Greenville scores 108 compared to 96 for Myrtle Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Greenville can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Greenville is $1,248/month compared to $1,132/month in Myrtle Beach — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Myrtle Beach is more affordable at $347,700 median vs $453,300.

Median household income in Greenville is $68,460 compared to $53,679 in Myrtle Beach (+27.5%). While Greenville is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Greenville spend roughly 21.9% of their income on rent, less than the 25.3% in Myrtle Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (63.3°F vs 64°F). Myrtle Beach receives more rainfall at 48.5" per year compared to 47" in Greenville.