Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Ayer, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ayer, Massachusetts is 19.8% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,911 in Ayer, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ayer, Massachusetts is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
143% more expensive in Ayer
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Ayer, MA
Compared to Bluffton, Ayer is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher

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