Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Harwich, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harwich, Massachusetts is 38.5% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,243 in Harwich, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harwich, Massachusetts is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Harwich
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Harwich, MA
Compared to Beaufort, Harwich is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher