What is a pro or con of living in Westminster, Massachusettscompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 78% more expensive in Westminster.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $52,186 in Westminster, 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.

CHARLESTON vs. WESTMINSTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Westminster, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westminster, Massachusetts is 4.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,186 in Westminster, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Westminster, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
78% more expensive in Westminster
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Westminster, MA

Compared to Charleston, Westminster is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

21.8% higher

Commute

2.9% higher

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Westminster, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Westminster, MA

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