Beaufort, SC vs Hollywood, SC

Beaufort is moderately more affordable than Hollywood, with a 14.7% lower cost of living index. Beaufort scores 91 compared to 107 for Hollywood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hollywood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Beaufort is $1,061/month compared to $1,142/month in Hollywood — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Beaufort is more affordable at $310,400 median vs $450,400.

Median household income in Beaufort is $59,454 compared to $77,415 in Hollywood (-23.2%). While Hollywood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Beaufort spend roughly 21.4% of their income on rent, more than the 17.7% in Hollywood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (67.2°F vs 66.5°F). Hollywood receives more rainfall at 52.5" per year compared to 45" in Beaufort.