Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 26.2% cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,325 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Altoona
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Bluffton, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower