Richmond, Virginia vs. Bluffton, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluffton, South Carolina is 5.5% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,758 in Bluffton, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bluffton, South Carolina is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Bluffton
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Bluffton, SC
Compared to Richmond, Bluffton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.5% higher
      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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  5.1% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher