Westford, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 23.6% cheaper than Westford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,307 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Westford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Charleston
than in Westford, Massachusetts
Westford, MA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Westford, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  6.5% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower