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

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Charleston.

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

A salary of $120,000 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts should increase to $148,881 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.

PITTSFIELD vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 24.1% more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $148,881 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Pittsfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Charleston
than in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Pittsfield, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Pittsfield, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

84.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

28.4% higher

Health

3.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsfield, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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