Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 18.2% cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,831 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Beaufort, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower