Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Lowell, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Lowell, Massachusetts is 4.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $78,210 in Lowell, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lowell, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
143% more expensive in Lowell
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Lowell, MA
Compared to Charleston, Lowell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher

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