Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts is 95.0% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $146,270 in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
245% more expensive in Manchester-by-the-Sea
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Manchester By The Sea, MA
Compared to Beaufort, Manchester By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  95.0% 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
  16.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  272.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  64.5% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher