Plymouth, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.2% cheaper than Plymouth, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,394 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Plymouth, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in Charleston
than in Plymouth, Massachusetts
Plymouth, MA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Plymouth, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  26.5% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower