Asheville, North Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 12.5% cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $43,756 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Asheville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Asheville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, NC vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Asheville, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher