What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to Plainfield, Indiana?

Transportation is 24% cheaper in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, South Carolina copmared to Plainfield, Indiana?

A salary of $50,000 in Plainfield, Indiana could decrease to $49,412 in Beaufort, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PLAINFIELD vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Plainfield, Indiana vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 1.2% cheaper than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $49,412 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Plainfield, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
24% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Plainfield, Indiana

Plainfield, IN vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to Plainfield, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

19.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.9% higher

Commute

24.3% lower

Health

4.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Plainfield, Indiana vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Plainfield, IN vs. Beaufort, SC

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