Birmingham, Alabama vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 22.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $107,530 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Birmingham, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.2% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  240.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher