What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Childcare is 103% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

A salary of $62,000 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina should increase to $73,899 in Boston, 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.

MOUNT PLEASANT vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 19.2% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,899 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
103% more expensive in Boston
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Mount Pleasant, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

35.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.2% higher

Commute

41.9% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

23.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Mount Pleasant, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Boston, MA

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