Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Bluffton, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluffton, South Carolina is 1.0% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $101,004 in Bluffton, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bluffton, South Carolina is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% cheaper in Bluffton
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Bluffton, SC
Compared to Raleigh, Bluffton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  10.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% higher