Medford, Massachusetts vs. Bluffton, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bluffton, South Carolina is 33.9% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $132,117 in Bluffton, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bluffton, South Carolina is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Bluffton
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Bluffton, SC
Compared to Medford, Bluffton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% lower
      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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  17.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower