What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Pepperell, Massachusetts?

Childcare is 59% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Pepperell, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Pepperell, Massachusetts could decrease to $43,675 in Charleston, South Carolina (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.

PEPPERELL vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Pepperell, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.6% cheaper than Pepperell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $43,675 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pepperell, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Pepperell, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
59% cheaper in Charleston
than in Pepperell, Massachusetts

Pepperell, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Pepperell, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

8.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

20.9% lower

Commute

14.1% lower

Health

1.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Pepperell, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pepperell, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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