Palm Desert, California vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 25.1% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $37,449 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Palm Desert, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  47.5% lower
  Health
  19.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher