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

Childcare is 43% cheaper in Charleston.

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

A salary of $125,000 in Westminster, Massachusetts could decrease to $119,764 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.

WESTMINSTER vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Westminster, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 4.2% cheaper than Westminster, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $119,764 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Childcare
43% cheaper in Charleston
than in Westminster, Massachusetts

Westminster, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Westminster, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.9% lower

Commute

2.8% lower

Health

0.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Westminster, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westminster, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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