Port Townsend, Washington vs. Beaufort, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Beaufort, South Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,237 in Beaufort, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Beaufort, South Carolina is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Beaufort
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Beaufort, SC
Compared to Port Townsend, Beaufort is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  63.7% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher