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

Median Home Cost is 57% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $20,000 in Westfield, Massachusetts should increase to $22,227 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.

WESTFIELD vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.1% more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $22,227 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Charleston
than in Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Westfield, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

23.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

6.8% higher

Health

5.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westfield, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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