Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 16.6% cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,717 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Charleston
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Ashland, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower

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