Columbus, Ohio vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 7.1% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $53,530 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Columbus, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% higher