Key West, Florida vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 38.8% cheaper than Key West, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,883 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Key West, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Key West, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Key West, Florida
Key West, FL vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Key West, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  12.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  35.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher