Madison, Wisconsin vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 8.8% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $68,417 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Madison, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  23.1% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher