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

Median Home Cost is 104% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $102,000 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $121,603 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 19.2% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $121,603 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
104% more expensive in Charleston
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Springfield, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

90.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

0.7% higher

Health

5.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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