Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Ocean City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, New Jersey is 60.8% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $241,135 in Ocean City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, New Jersey is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Ocean City
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Ocean City, NJ
Compared to Beaufort, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.8% 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
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower