Detached garage cost in Myrtle Beach, SC
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (576 sq ft)
- $25,600 – $51,300
- Per sq ft
- $44 – $88.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −12%
- US $43,500
- Rank of 300 metros
- #262
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a detached garage in the Myrtle Beach area: $25,600 to $51,300 for 576 sq ft. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 12% lower than the US figure. Carpenters earn a median of $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, 21% below the US median of $29.12.
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Estimated cost for 576 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC, standard level
$33,300 to $43,600
About $57.50 to $75 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 45% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $18,000 | $23,600 |
| Labor | $15,000 | $19,600 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $370 |
| Total | $33,300 | $43,600 |
Cost breakdown for 576 sq ft in Myrtle Beach, SC
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $13,900 | $20,800 | $27,700 | 54% |
| Labor | $11,600 | $17,300 | $23,100 | 45% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $300 | $470 | 1% |
| Total | $25,600 | $38,400 | $51,300 | 100% |
Why Myrtle Beach prices look the way they do
The wage side of the estimate leans on carpenters, who do 45% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $22.96 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Myrtle Beach is 0.80 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 45% of the total.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Myrtle Beach is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $21,600 nationally becomes $20,800 here (midpoint, 576 sq ft). Permits follow the all-items index of 93.6: $140 to $470.
What nearby projects cost in Myrtle Beach
Jobs that often go together with detached garage are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Myrtle Beach wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, garage door comes out highest (−9%) and home addition lowest (−15%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,700 | −11% |
| Garage door | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Home addition | 300 sq ft | $32,200 – $65,400 | −15% |
Myrtle Beach against nearby metros and the rest of South Carolina
Same job, same size (576 sq ft), priced for the nearest metros. Charleston is the priciest of the group at $40,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | $25,600 – $51,300 | $38,400 | |
| Florence, SC50 miles | $26,300 – $52,800 | $39,500 | +3% |
| Wilmington, NC60 miles | $26,500 – $53,200 | $39,800 | +4% |
| Fayetteville, NC80 miles | $25,700 – $51,700 | $38,700 | +1% |
| Charleston, SC85 miles | $26,700 – $53,500 | $40,100 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC120 miles | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | +3% |
| South Carolina (statewide) | $26,500 – $53,100 | $39,800 | +3% |
| United States | $29,000 – $58,100 | $43,500 | +13% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Myrtle Beach ranks #262 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Myrtle Beach is 3% below the South Carolina figure.
Elsewhere in South Carolina
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville, SC | 434,900 jobs | $26,600 – $53,300 | $40,000 | +4% |
| Columbia, SC | 394,200 jobs | $26,200 – $52,600 | $39,400 | +3% |
| Charleston, SC | 394,170 jobs | $26,700 – $53,500 | $40,100 | +4% |
| Spartanburg, SC | 165,150 jobs | $26,500 – $53,100 | $39,800 | +4% |
| Florence, SC | 89,060 jobs | $26,300 – $52,800 | $39,500 | +3% |
| Hilton Head, SC | 81,920 jobs | $26,500 – $53,100 | $39,800 | +3% |
Metros of a similar size
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Myrtle Beach against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo, ND | 148,660 jobs | $28,800 – $57,700 | $43,200 | +12% |
| Vallejo, CA | 144,130 jobs | $33,000 – $66,300 | $49,600 | +29% |
| Killeen, TX | 150,580 jobs | $25,100 – $50,500 | $37,800 | −2% |
| Huntington, WV | 140,740 jobs | $27,200 – $54,500 | $40,900 | +6% |
Who does the work: Myrtle Beach trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 5 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Myrtle Beach the blend is 0.80.
Carpenters (47-2031), 45% of the weighting: a median of $22.96 an hour, 21% below the US median of $29.12. The middle half of them earn between $20.40 and $27.34 an hour. About 510 work in the metro. That is 34.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 43.1 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 20%) the local median is $18.37 an hour, which is 19% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.32 and $22.65 an hour. BLS counts 1,440 of them working in the area, 98.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is deeper than average.
Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051), 15% of the weighting: a median of $22.02 an hour, 20% below the US median of $27.41. The middle half of them earn between $19.44 and $30.23 an hour. About 110 work in the metro. That is 7.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 13.3 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For electricians (47-2111, weighted 10%) the local median is $24.62 an hour, which is 19% below the national $30.38. The middle half of them earn between $22.48 and $28.41 an hour. BLS counts 360 of them working in the area, 24.6 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 48.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Roofers (47-2181), 10% of the weighting: a median of $22.40 an hour, 16% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $17.74 and $24.62 an hour. About 60 work in the metro. That is 4.1 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (carpenters) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $1,450 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $850. That is a swing of roughly 2.2% to 3.8% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach has 146,260 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 157th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 45% | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 | metro |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 15% | $19.44 | $22.02 | $30.23 | $27.41 | 0.80 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 20% | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 | metro |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 10% | $22.48 | $24.62 | $28.41 | $30.38 | 0.81 | metro |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 10% | $17.74 | $22.40 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.84 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.80 | |||||
Why two Myrtle Beach quotes can differ
Electrical
Running power to a detached garage costs $1,000-$3,800 for a standard build and $5,000 or more for a long trench or amperage upgrade (Angi, Trusscore).
Size and finish level
HomeGuide puts a 2-car detached garage at $20,000-$57,600, with the spread driven by how finished it is.
Foundation
A slab is cheapest. A frost-depth foundation in cold states costs more.
Cost by quality level and size in Myrtle Beach
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Myrtle Beach. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft to 3-car (900 sq ft).
Basic
$25,600 to $35,900
Basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door
Standard
$33,300 to $43,600
Finished exterior, insulated, electrical and a nicer door
Premium
$41,000 to $51,300
Insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-car (12x20), 240 sq ft | $10,700 – $15,100 | $14,000 – $18,400 | $17,300 – $21,700 |
| 2-car (24x24), 576 sq ft | $25,600 – $35,900 | $33,300 – $43,600 | $41,000 – $51,300 |
| 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft | $31,900 – $44,800 | $41,600 – $54,400 | $51,200 – $64,000 |
| 3-car (900 sq ft) | $39,900 – $55,900 | $51,900 – $67,900 | $63,900 – $79,900 |
The best months for detached garage in Myrtle Beach
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Myrtle Beach (5 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For pouring concrete, the comfortable months in Myrtle Beach are March through November: 9 of 12. Outside them, January, February and December have an average overnight low of 40°F or below.
The 40°F line is a deliberately cautious stand-in. The American Concrete Institute's cold-weather guide (ACI 306R-16) defines cold-weather concreting around an average daily air temperature below 40°F, which is colder than our test of an average overnight low at or below 40°F, so we flag a few extra shoulder months. In cold weather crews may need heated enclosures, insulating blankets or accelerated mixes, and those measures can raise a quote.
Myrtle Beach gets about 54 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are July, August and September (6.8 inches in September). Inside the workable window, April and November are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.1 inches. The station averages about 22 days a year at 90°F or above.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56 | 34 | 3.4 | Cold |
| Feb | 58 | 36 | 3.8 | Cold |
| Mar | 64 | 42 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Apr | 72 | 51 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 79 | 60 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jun | 85 | 68 | 4.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 87 | 72 | 6.6 | Workable |
| Aug | 87 | 70 | 6.3 | Workable |
| Sep | 83 | 65 | 6.8 | Workable |
| Oct | 76 | 54 | 4.1 | Workable |
| Nov | 66 | 42 | 3.1 | Workable |
| Dec | 59 | 36 | 3.8 | Cold |
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Detached garage in Myrtle Beach: your questions
+How much does it cost to build a detached garage in Myrtle Beach?
For 576 sq ft, expect $25,600 to $51,300 in the Myrtle Beach area. A standard-spec job lands at $33,300 to $43,600. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for detached garage in Myrtle Beach?
About $44 to $88.50 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $140 to $470 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $50 to $100.
+Is detached garage cheaper in Myrtle Beach or Florence?
Florence is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 576 sq ft there is $39,500, which is 3% more than Myrtle Beach ($38,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Myrtle Beach?
About 45% at the midpoint, or $17,300 out of $38,400. Materials are 54% and permits 1%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 2.5-car (24x30), 720 sq ft cost in Myrtle Beach?
$31,900 to $64,000. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does detached garage need a permit in Myrtle Beach?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $470 for fees in the Myrtle Beach area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Myrtle Beach expensive for detached garage compared with the rest of South Carolina?
Myrtle Beach is 3% below the South Carolina statewide estimate ($39,800 at the midpoint). We cover 7 metros in South Carolina; see the state page to compare them.
+What do carpenters earn in Myrtle Beach?
The BLS median is $22.96 an hour in the Myrtle Beach area, compared with $29.12 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $20.40 to $27.34.
+What do basic and premium detached garage work cost in Myrtle Beach?
For 576 sq ft, basic work runs $25,600 to $35,900 and premium work $41,000 to $51,300. Basic means: basic shell: slab, framing, siding, a roll-up door. Premium means: insulated and drywalled, heat and cooling, upgraded finishes.
+When is the best time to build a detached garage in Myrtle Beach?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are March through November. April and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Detached garage near Myrtle Beach
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Detached Garage Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Trusscore: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Garage? 2026 Price Guide (accessed November 4, 2026)
- Angi: How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage? [2026 Data] (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range / 1.6, because Angi puts professional labor at roughly an additional 60% of the materials cost (materials about 62.5% of the total).