Orleans, Massachusetts vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 40.5% cheaper than Orleans, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $29,762 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Orleans, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Orleans, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Orleans, Massachusetts
Orleans, MA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Orleans, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.5% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower