Belchertown, Massachusetts vs. Swansea, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Swansea, South Carolina is 19.6% cheaper than Belchertown, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,767 in Swansea, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Belchertown, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Swansea, South Carolina is cheaper than Belchertown, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Swansea
than in Belchertown, Massachusetts
Belchertown, MA vs. Swansea, SC
Compared to Belchertown, Swansea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  31.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower