St. Simons, Georgia vs. Florence, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, South Carolina is 27.6% cheaper than St. Simons, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $36,204 in Florence, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Simons, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Florence, South Carolina is cheaper than St. Simons, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Florence
than in St. Simons, Georgia
St. Simons, GA vs. Florence, SC
Compared to St. Simons, Florence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower