Home project costs in Myrtle Beach, SC
Every project we cover, priced for the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach metro with local BLS wages and BEA price levels.
The BEA price index for the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach area is 93.6 against 100 for the US, which puts Myrtle Beach 168th among 300 metros we track. Goods prices, which matter most for materials, are at 96.3. BLS counts roughly 146,260 jobs here.
In Myrtle Beach, 0 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 38 below. The highest against the national midpoint are attic insulation (−5%), vinyl fence (−7%) and kitchen remodel (−7%); the biggest discounts are home addition (−15%), shower pan (−15%) and concrete driveway (−15%). The spread comes from which trades each job uses: a labor-heavy job follows local wages, while a materials-heavy job follows the goods index.
Weather: the nearest NOAA station (Myrtle Beach, 5 miles away) shows a January average low of 34°F, a July average high of 87°F and 54 inches of precipitation a year (1991-2020 normals). For concrete pours, the workable months are March through November; for exterior installation, every month is workable.
What local trades earn in Myrtle Beach
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $17.32 | $18.37 | $22.65 | $22.66 | 0.81 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $20.40 | $22.96 | $27.34 | $29.12 | 0.79 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $19.93 | $22.59 | $23.83 | $28.78 | 0.78 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $21.78 | $23.24 | $29.40 | $30.67 | 0.76 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $19.44 | $22.02 | $30.23 | $27.41 | 0.80 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $22.48 | $24.62 | $28.41 | $30.38 | 0.81 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $17.74 | $22.40 | $24.62 | $26.65 | 0.84 |
Concrete & paving in Myrtle Beach
The 7 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Myrtle Beach, from −15% (concrete driveway) to −9% (asphalt driveway).
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in Myrtle Beach | 400 sq ft | $2,150 – $4,700 | −11% |
| Concrete driveway cost in Myrtle Beach | 600 sq ft | $3,150 – $7,800 | −15% |
| Asphalt driveway cost in Myrtle Beach | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Gravel driveway cost in Myrtle Beach | 1,000 sq ft | $2,200 – $9,000 | −12% |
| Paver patio cost in Myrtle Beach | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,750 | −13% |
| Concrete patio cost in Myrtle Beach | 300 sq ft | $1,150 – $3,500 | −12% |
| Stamped concrete cost in Myrtle Beach | 400 sq ft | $2,900 – $7,000 | −11% |
Decks & outdoor in Myrtle Beach
The 2 jobs here average −12% versus the US in Myrtle Beach, from −14% (composite deck) to −11% (wood deck).
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in Myrtle Beach | 300 sq ft | $6,700 – $13,500 | −11% |
| Composite deck cost in Myrtle Beach | 300 sq ft | $10,400 – $20,800 | −14% |
Building & additions in Myrtle Beach
Across these 2 projects, Myrtle Beach averages −13% against national midpoints. Detached garage is highest at −12% and home addition lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in Myrtle Beach | 576 sq ft | $25,600 – $51,300 | −12% |
| Home addition cost in Myrtle Beach | 300 sq ft | $32,200 – $65,400 | −15% |
Doors & windows in Myrtle Beach
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Myrtle Beach, from −12% (patio door) to −8% (window replacement).
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in Myrtle Beach | 1 door | $620 – $3,400 | −9% |
| Storm door cost in Myrtle Beach | 1 door | $310 – $850 | −11% |
| Front door cost in Myrtle Beach | 1 door | $430 – $2,300 | −8% |
| Window replacement cost in Myrtle Beach | 10 windows | $4,050 – $13,800 | −8% |
| Patio door cost in Myrtle Beach | 1 door | $540 – $5,250 | −12% |
Fencing in Myrtle Beach
The 4 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Myrtle Beach, from −13% (chain-link fence) to −7% (vinyl fence).
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in Myrtle Beach | 150 linear ft | $2,700 – $6,850 | −11% |
| Vinyl fence cost in Myrtle Beach | 150 linear ft | $4,250 – $8,450 | −7% |
| Chain-link fence cost in Myrtle Beach | 150 linear ft | $1,400 – $5,250 | −13% |
| Aluminum fence cost in Myrtle Beach | 150 linear ft | $3,400 – $10,300 | −10% |
Roofing & exterior in Myrtle Beach
The 5 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Myrtle Beach, from −12% (vinyl siding) to −5% (attic insulation).
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in Myrtle Beach | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,300 – $11,100 | −12% |
| Metal roof cost in Myrtle Beach | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,650 – $29,000 | −12% |
| Gutters cost in Myrtle Beach | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,800 | −10% |
| Vinyl siding cost in Myrtle Beach | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,400 – $22,100 | −12% |
| Attic insulation cost in Myrtle Beach | 1,000 sq ft | $950 – $3,800 | −5% |
Kitchen & bath in Myrtle Beach
Across these 5 projects, Myrtle Beach averages −12% against national midpoints. Kitchen remodel is highest at −7% and shower pan lowest at −15%.
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in Myrtle Beach | 25 linear ft | $3,850 – $12,100 | −12% |
| Shower pan cost in Myrtle Beach | 1 pan | $750 – $2,400 | −15% |
| Kitchen remodel cost in Myrtle Beach | 120 sq ft | $17,100 – $29,200 | −7% |
| Bathroom remodel cost in Myrtle Beach | 45 sq ft | $4,050 – $20,100 | −14% |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in Myrtle Beach | 30 sq ft | $260 – $1,350 | −11% |
Landscaping & drainage in Myrtle Beach
Across these 5 projects, Myrtle Beach averages −12% against national midpoints. Sod installation is highest at −8% and sprinkler system lowest at −13%.
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in Myrtle Beach | 60 linear ft | $530 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Retaining wall cost in Myrtle Beach | 200 sq ft of wall face | $6,000 – $12,000 | −12% |
| Sod installation cost in Myrtle Beach | 1,500 sq ft | $1,350 – $3,000 | −8% |
| Sprinkler system cost in Myrtle Beach | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $3,500 – $8,700 | −13% |
| Inground pool cost in Myrtle Beach | 450 sq ft | $31,500 – $98,400 | −13% |
Flooring & interior in Myrtle Beach
The 3 jobs here average −10% versus the US in Myrtle Beach, from −11% (laminate flooring) to −10% (hardwood flooring).
| Project | Size | Myrtle Beach range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in Myrtle Beach | 500 sq ft | $4,950 – $11,300 | −10% |
| Laminate flooring cost in Myrtle Beach | 500 sq ft | $1,750 – $6,250 | −11% |
| Tile flooring cost in Myrtle Beach | 200 sq ft | $1,950 – $9,100 | −11% |
Myrtle Beach against its nearest metros
Averaged over all 38 projects, Myrtle Beach prices −11% against the US midpoint. Of the 6 closest metros, 6 price higher and none lower. Fayetteville is the lowest at −10% (80 miles) and Raleigh the highest at −7% (130 miles). These are unweighted averages of the midpoints, a rough guide to overall price level rather than a number for any one job.
| Metro | Distance | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach, SCthis page | 93.6 | 96.3 | −11% | |
| Florence, SC | 50 miles | 86.8 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Wilmington, NC | 60 miles | 96.4 | 96.6 | −8% |
| Fayetteville, NC | 80 miles | 92.0 | 96.6 | −10% |
| Charleston, SC | 85 miles | 101.0 | 96.3 | −8% |
| Columbia, SC | 120 miles | 93.7 | 96.3 | −9% |
| Raleigh, NC | 130 miles | 98.2 | 96.6 | −7% |