What is a pro or con of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvaniacompared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

Transportation is 114% more expensive in Philadelphia.

What salary do I need to live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania copmared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

A salary of $30,000 in Beaufort, South Carolina should increase to $34,054 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BEAUFORT vs. PHILADELPHIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 13.5% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $34,054 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
114% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

Compared to Beaufort, Philadelphia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

115.0% higher

Health

2.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beaufort, SC vs. Philadelphia, PA

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