Myrtle Beach, SC vs Port Royal, SC

Myrtle Beach is moderately more affordable than Port Royal, with a 10.4% lower cost of living index. Myrtle Beach scores 96 compared to 107 for Port Royal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Royal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,132/month compared to $1,606/month in Port Royal — a 30% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Myrtle Beach has cheaper rent, Port Royal actually has lower median home values ($298,000 vs $347,700).

Median household income in Myrtle Beach is $53,679 compared to $70,330 in Port Royal (-23.7%). While Port Royal is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Myrtle Beach spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, less than the 27.4% in Port Royal.

Climate-wise, Port Royal is notably warmer with an average of 67.2°F compared to 64°F in Myrtle Beach. Myrtle Beach receives more rainfall at 48.5" per year compared to 45" in Port Royal.