Alpharetta, Georgia vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 26.8% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $42,478 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Alpharetta, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  45.3% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher