What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, South Carolina copmared to Portsmouth, New Hampshire?

A salary of $50,000 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire could decrease to $36,189 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.

PORTSMOUTH vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 27.6% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $36,189 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Portsmouth, NH vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to Portsmouth, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% lower

Commute

21.2% lower

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Portsmouth, NH vs. Beaufort, SC

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