Oceanside, California vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 36.7% cheaper than Oceanside, California.

You would need a salary of $52,550 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oceanside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Oceanside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Oceanside, California
Oceanside, CA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Oceanside, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  41.1% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher