Index, Washington vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 11.6% cheaper than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $44,216 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Index, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Index, Washington
Index, WA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Index, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  50.3% higher
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  20.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher