Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Alva, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Alva, Florida is 21.0% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,486 in Alva, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Alva, Florida is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Alva
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Alva, FL
Compared to Beaufort, Alva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  85.6% higher
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower