Elkhart, Indiana vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 15.8% more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $34,731 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkhart, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Elkhart, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Elkhart, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher