What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $42,309 in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is 43.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $42,309 in Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Elgin town (Kershaw County), South Carolina is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Elgin town (Kershaw County)
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs Elgin Town (Kershaw County), SC

Compared to Boston, Elgin Town (Kershaw County) is:

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43.6% lower

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Food

12.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.9% lower

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

24.9% lower

Health

20.7% higher

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Personal

23.6% lower

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