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

Median Home Cost is 66% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $50,000 in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts should increase to $56,774 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.

WEST SPRINGFIELD TOWN vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 13.5% more expensive than West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $56,774 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Charleston
than in West Springfield Town, Massachusetts

West Springfield Town, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to West Springfield Town, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

6.3% higher

Health

5.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% higher

Cost of Food

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West Springfield Town, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Springfield Town, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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