What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Chapin, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 56% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Chapin, South Carolina?

A salary of $125,000 in Chapin, South Carolina should increase to $183,142 in Boston, Massachusetts (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.

CHAPIN vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapin, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 46.5% more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $183,142 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Boston
than in Chapin, South Carolina

Chapin, SC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Chapin, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

203.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.7% higher

Commute

42.3% higher

Health

23.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

28.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Chapin, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chapin, SC vs. Boston, MA

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