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


The cost of living in Pittsfield, Massachusetts is 19.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,301 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsfield, Massachusetts is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Pittsfield
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Pittsfield, MA
Compared to Charleston, Pittsfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  4.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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