Richmond, Virginia vs. Folly Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folly Beach, South Carolina is 70.4% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,224 in Folly Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folly Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Folly Beach
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Folly Beach, SC
Compared to Richmond, Folly Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.4% higher
      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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  14.3% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower