Charleston, South Carolina vs. Dover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Massachusetts is 97.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,770 in Dover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Dover
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Dover, MA
Compared to Charleston, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  97.5% 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
  12.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  38.4% higher
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher