What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Cambridge, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Cambridge, Massachusetts?

A salary of $95,000 in Cambridge, Massachusetts could decrease to $60,052 in Charleston, 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.

CAMBRIDGE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 36.8% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,052 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Charleston
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Cambridge, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

60.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.8% lower

Commute

1.7% lower

Health

8.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

15.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Cambridge, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cambridge, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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