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

Childcare is 65% more expensive in Dartmouth.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $53,506 in Dartmouth, 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. DARTMOUTH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dartmouth, Massachusetts is 7.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,506 in Dartmouth, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
65% more expensive in Dartmouth
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Dartmouth, MA

Compared to Charleston, Dartmouth is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.3% higher

Commute

3.6% lower

Health

8.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Dartmouth, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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