What is a pro or con of living in Beaufort, South Carolinacompared to Port Royal, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Beaufort.

What salary do I need to live in Beaufort, South Carolina copmared to Port Royal, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Port Royal, South Carolina should increase to $52,918 in Beaufort, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PORT ROYAL vs. BEAUFORT
Cost of Living Comparison

Port Royal, South Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 5.8% more expensive than Port Royal, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,918 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Royal, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is more expensive than Port Royal, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Beaufort
than in Port Royal, South Carolina

Port Royal, SC vs. Beaufort, SC

Compared to Port Royal, Beaufort is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Port Royal, South Carolina vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Port Royal, SC vs. Beaufort, SC

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