Columbus, Georgia vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 21.1% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $96,859 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
144% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Columbus, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher