Fortuna, California vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 13.4% cheaper than Fortuna, California.

You would need a salary of $43,305 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fortuna, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Fortuna, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Fortuna, California
Fortuna, CA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Fortuna, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  24.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher