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


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 4.1% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $62,332 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
59% cheaper in Charleston
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Lowell, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower

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