Orange Beach, Alabama vs. Florence, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, South Carolina is 26.8% cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $36,600 in Florence, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, South Carolina is cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Florence
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, AL vs. Florence, SC
Compared to Orange Beach, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower