| | Southport, NC | Beaufort, SC | United States |
| Overall | 101.4 | 104.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 102.5 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 117.3 | 104.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 95.6 | 90.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $354,800 | $344,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,990.0% | 10,820.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 89.0 | 66.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.7 | 95.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Southport 
3 Reviews
I found the other reviews interesting stating that the housing market is priced high. This is very subjective and based on what they've looked at. We live in NJ and are More
I hated to leave the other reveiw stand alone. Yes cost of living is higher in Southport than say Whiteville or Fayetteville. You do pay a premium to live next to the More
Southport is a great place to live if you can stand the cost of living. Housing prices are high, taxes are high, and utilities are expensive. The city of Southport is More
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Reviews for Beaufort 
17 Reviews
My husband and I moved here a year and a half ago. We have already made more friends here, than we had in other places we have lived. Most of our neighbors are from More
This place is exactly what you'd expect for a small town. Great for old people who like a slow lifestyle of fishing and pig pickings. Horrible for young people -- More
We are relocating to the area and I am wondering about the elementary school special needs programs. I will i appreciate any More
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