Newton, Massachusetts vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 56.2% cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $21,886 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Newton, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Newton, Massachusetts
Newton, MA vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Newton, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower