Here's what it costs to live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,132 per month, while the typical home is valued around $347,700. Households earn a median of $53,679 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. The figures below cover housing, local wages by occupation, demographics, and air quality, all drawn from the US Census Bureau, BEA, HUD, and EPA.
Median Household Income
$53,679
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,132
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$347,700
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,145
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,229
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,465
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$1,805
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
State Income Tax
6.40%
Top marginal rate
State Sales Tax
6.00%
Statewide base rate (local add-ons may apply)
Source: Tax Foundation (2024)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
37,214
Latest estimate
Median Age
47 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
What is the cost of living index for Myrtle Beach?
The cost of living index for Myrtle Beach is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Myrtle Beach?
The median gross rent in Myrtle Beach is $1,132 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Myrtle Beach?
The median household income in Myrtle Beach is $53,679 per year.
What is the median home value in Myrtle Beach?
The median home value in Myrtle Beach is $347,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Myrtle Beach?
Air quality data for Myrtle Beach is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Myrtle Beach?
South Carolina has a top state income tax rate of 6.40% and a statewide sales tax of 6.00% (local rates may add to this). Source: Tax Foundation, 2024.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology