Fort Kent, Maine vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 18.3% more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine.

You would need a salary of $59,143 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Kent, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Fort Kent, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Fort Kent, Maine
Fort Kent, ME vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Fort Kent, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  4.6% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher