What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 7% cheaper in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, South Carolina copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina could decrease to $47,927 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.

WILMINGTON vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $47,927 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to Wilmington, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% higher

Commute

15.3% lower

Health

11.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. Beaufort, SC

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