Myrtle Beach, SC vs Red Hill, SC

Red Hill is moderately more affordable than Myrtle Beach, with a 14.1% lower cost of living index. Myrtle Beach scores 96 compared to 84 for Red Hill, 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 Myrtle Beach is $1,132/month compared to $1,078/month in Red Hill — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Hill is more affordable at $223,900 median vs $347,700.

Median household income in Myrtle Beach is $53,679 compared to $62,132 in Red Hill (-13.6%). Red Hill offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Myrtle Beach spend roughly 25.3% of their income on rent, more than the 20.8% in Red Hill.

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