Carlisle, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 39.7% cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $60,330 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlisle, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Carlisle, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Charleston
than in Carlisle, Massachusetts
Carlisle, MA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Carlisle, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.9% lower