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

Median Home Cost is 44% cheaper in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Duxbury, Massachusetts could decrease to $33,931 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.

DUXBURY vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Duxbury, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 32.1% cheaper than Duxbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,931 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Duxbury, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Charleston
than in Duxbury, Massachusetts

Duxbury, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Duxbury, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

28.6% lower

Health

8.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Duxbury, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Duxbury, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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