Florence, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 91.0% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $141,365 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
232% more expensive in Boston
than in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, SC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Florence, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  91.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.6% higher