Atlanta, Georgia vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 15.4% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $84,552 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Atlanta, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  46.2% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% higher