Westborough, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 17.9% cheaper than Westborough, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,062 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westborough, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Westborough, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Charleston
than in Westborough, Massachusetts
Westborough, MA vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Westborough, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower