What is a pro or con of living in Bluffton, South Carolinacompared to Scotia, New York?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in Bluffton.

What salary do I need to live in Bluffton, South Carolina copmared to Scotia, New York?

A salary of $75,000 in Scotia, New York should increase to $86,815 in Bluffton, 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.

SCOTIA vs. BLUFFTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Scotia, New York vs. Bluffton, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluffton, South Carolina is 15.8% more expensive than Scotia, New York.

You would need a salary of $86,815 in Bluffton, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scotia, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Bluffton, South Carolina is more expensive than Scotia, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Bluffton
than in Scotia, New York

Scotia, NY vs. Bluffton, SC

Compared to Scotia, Bluffton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

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Renter

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

99.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% lower

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

9.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Scotia, New York vs. Bluffton, South Carolina

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