Anchorage, Alaska vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 20.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $39,871 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Anchorage, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  18.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  36.9% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower