West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 4.0% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $52,025 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Beaufort
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to West Des Moines, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.2% higher
  Commute
  7.4% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.9% higher