Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 39.7% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $164,893 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Springfield, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  0.5% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher