Retiring in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Overview

Budget-friendly beach living with more golf courses than almost anywhere in the country.

Home Price

Homes in Myrtle Beach typically range from $256k to $461k.

Source: Zillow Home Value Index. Estimates only — verify current pricing before making decisions.

Cost of Living

Myrtle Beach's cost of living index is 93.8 compared to a U.S. national average of 100.

Climate

Average summer highs around 85°F and winter daytime temperatures around 59°F, with high humidity and a “Four seasons” seasonal pattern.

Geography & Landscape

Healthcare

Healthcare access and quality index: 70/100 (HomeAfterWork healthcare index — County Health Rankings + CMS Care Compare, local-adjusted from the U.S. national baseline).

Safety & Stability

Myrtle Beach scores a safety index of 7.4/100 and a political stability score of 0.7/10, based on sourced crime and stability data.

Airport Access

About 14 minutes to the nearest major airport we could confirm. *Estimated drive time (straight-line distance) — not real routing data. Worth checking directly.

Lifestyle & Activities

Outdoor activities:

• Golf
• Boating / kayaking
• Fishing
• Tennis / racquet sports
• Gardening
• Nature / bird watching

Culture & lifestyle:

• Golf
• Live music

Things to Consider

• Heavy seasonal tourist crowds
• Hurricane exposure

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