Beaufort, South Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 16.8% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $145,945 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Beaufort, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower