Scituate, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 30.2% cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,901 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scituate, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Scituate, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Charleston
than in Scituate, Massachusetts
Scituate, MA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Scituate, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower