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


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 49.4% cheaper than Dover, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,967 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Dover, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Charleston
than in Dover, Massachusetts
Dover, MA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Dover, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.4% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  27.7% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower

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