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

Median Home Cost is 19% cheaper in Charleston.

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

A salary of $75,001 in Gloucester, Massachusetts could decrease to $63,153 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.

GLOUCESTER vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than Gloucester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $63,153 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Charleston
than in Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Gloucester, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

32.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

1.2% higher

Health

8.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Gloucester, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gloucester, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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