Considerations when moving from Charleston to Myrtle Beach

Cost of living: Charleston vs. Myrtle Beach

Charleston Myrtle Beach
Average rent cost $2,500 $1,850
Average home value $559,231 $299,556
Average income (per capita) $62,294 $53,985
Cost of living (single person) $5,300 $2,388
Cost of living (family of 4) $7,890 $4,791
Unemployment rate 4.0% 7.6%
source: Zumper, Zillow, Numbeo
  • Rent prices in Myrtle Beach are 26% lower than in Charleston.
  • Home prices in Myrtle Beach are 46.4% lower than in Charleston.
  • Income in Myrtle Beach is 13.3% lower than in Charleston.
  • The cost of living for a single person in Myrtle Beach is 54.9% lower than in Charleston.
  • The cost of living for a family in Myrtle Beach is 39.3% lower than in Charleston.
  • The unemployment rate in Myrtle Beach is 90.00% higher than in Charleston.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,351.70 in Myrtle Beach to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Charleston.

How life is different in Charleston vs. Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Charleston
Population 35,682 150,277
Political leaning Republican 66-33 Democratic 56-43
Summer high 89ºF 89ºF
Winter low 35ºF 39ºF
Annual rain 52" 48"
Annual snow 1" 0"
Crime index 58.06 44.97
Charleston sources: US Census Bureau, 270TOWIN, BestPlaces
Myrtle Beach sources: Wikipedia, AllTransit, Walk Score, NeighborhoodScout, AirNow
  • The population of Myrtle Beach is approximately 76% lower than the population of Charleston.
  • In the last presidential election, Myrtle Beach voted Republican and Charleston voted Democratic.
  • The average high in the summertime in Myrtle Beach is 89ºF and in Charleston, it’s 89ºF.
  • During the coldest part of the year, Myrtle Beach reaches the temperature of 35ºF and Charleston gets down to 39ºF.
  • You can expect about 52 inches of annual rainfall in Myrtle Beach vs 48 inches of rainfall in Charleston.
  • In Myrtle Beach, it snows about 1 inch annually vs 0 inches of snow in Charleston.
  • Myrtle Beach has a higher crime rate than Charleston with a crime index of 58.06 vs 44.97.

Things to do in Myrtle Beach

Whether you prefer to be in the great outdoors, soak up some culture, or catch a live game, Myrtle Beach has plenty to offer:

Museums in Myrtle Beachtoggle

  • Hollywood Wax Museum
  • Myrtle Beach Pinball Museum
  • Wheels of Yesteryear
  • Ripley's Believe It or Not!
  • Franklin G. Burroughs - Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum

Parks in Myrtle Beachtoggle

  • Myrtle Beach State Park
  • Grand Strand
  • Savannah's Playground
  • Horry County Bike Run Park
  • Barc Parc South

Sports Teams in Myrtle Beachtoggle

  • Myrtle Beach Pelicans (Carolina League)

Universities in Myrtle Beachtoggle

  • Golf Academy of America Myrtle Beach

FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a professional moving company from Charleston to Myrtle Beach?toggle

To ship furniture from Charleston to Myrtle Beach with a mover will cost between $572 and $2,386. The cost to move a two- to three-bedroom home will range from $1,178–$3,673, and a four-bedroom move or bigger move from Charleston to Myrtle Beach will cost from $1,689–$4,301.

How much are moving container companies from Charleston to Myrtle Beach?toggle

Moving containers from Charleston to Myrtle Beach will cost you $508 to $1,205 for a studio or one-bedroom home. For a two- to three-bedroom move, moving containers can cost $967 to $1,689. A larger home will cost $1,222 to $2,216.

How much is a moving truck from Charleston to Myrtle Beach?toggle

Renting a moving truck is usually the cheapest option, but it requires you to do all of the driving and labor; these estimates include the estimated fuel cost:

Moving a studio or one-bedroom apartment in a rental truck will cost around $107 to $168. A larger move will cost $126 to $198, and a four-bedroom or larger move from Charleston to Myrtle Beach costs from $134 to $213.

How far in advance should I book Charleston-to-Myrtle Beach movers?toggle

Ideally, you should book your move from Charleston to Myrtle Beach at least two months in advance. If you’re moving during the busy summer months, it’s best to book your movers at least three months ahead of your move. The sooner you reserve your Charleston-to-Myrtle Beach movers, the better the chance you’ll get the most affordable rates and secure the exact moving date you need. Some movers even offer early-bird discounts for advance reservations.

What time of year is the cheapest to move to Myrtle Beach?toggle

The cheapest time of year to move to Myrtle Beach is between early October and late April. This period of time is outside of the moving industry’s peak season (May–September), which means demand — and therefore pricing — will typically be lower. A majority of all U.S. moves happen between May and August, so staying outside the busy summer months will help you save money.

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