Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 2.3% cheaper than Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $48,843 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Charleston
than in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
Buzzards Bay, MA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Buzzards Bay, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  4.8% lower
  Health
  3.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower