Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Lake City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Florida is 18.2% cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,878 in Lake City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Florida is cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Lake City
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Lake City, FL
Compared to Bluffton, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% lower