Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 29.3% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $53,039 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Silver Spring, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  53.2% lower
  Health
  20.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% higher