What is a pro or con of living in Marlborough, Massachusettscompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 143% more expensive in Marlborough.

What salary do I need to live in Marlborough, Massachusetts copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $100,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $111,111 in Marlborough, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. MARLBOROUGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Marlborough, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marlborough, Massachusetts is 11.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $111,111 in Marlborough, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Marlborough, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
143% more expensive in Marlborough
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Marlborough, MA

Compared to Charleston, Marlborough is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

10.6% higher

Commute

6.7% higher

Health

7.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

19.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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