Dover, Massachusetts vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 57.4% cheaper than Dover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $21,323 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Dover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Dover, Massachusetts
Dover, MA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Dover, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.4% 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
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  49.3% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower