Greenville, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 72.9% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $121,060 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% more expensive in Boston
than in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, SC vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Greenville, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  72.9% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  221.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% higher
  Commute
  73.0% higher
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.2% higher