Clearwater, Florida vs. Folly Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folly Beach, South Carolina is 65.3% more expensive than Clearwater, Florida.

You would need a salary of $82,644 in Folly Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Clearwater, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folly Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Clearwater, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
254% more expensive in Folly Beach
than in Clearwater, Florida
Clearwater, FL vs. Folly Beach, SC
Compared to Clearwater, Folly Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  271.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher