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

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Boston.

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

A salary of $71,500 in Simpsonville, South Carolina should increase to $115,454 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.

SIMPSONVILLE vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 61.5% more expensive than Simpsonville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $115,454 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Boston
than in Simpsonville, South Carolina

Simpsonville, SC vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Simpsonville, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

61.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

167.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

14.1% higher

Commute

61.3% higher

Health

8.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

26.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Simpsonville, South Carolina vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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