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


The cost of living in Monterey, Massachusetts is 16.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $35,055 in Monterey, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, Massachusetts is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Monterey
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Monterey, MA
Compared to Charleston, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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