Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 65.8% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $248,757 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Boston
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Beaufort, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.8% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  170.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  99.7% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% higher