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

Median Home Cost is 24% cheaper in Charleston.

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

A salary of $75,000 in Wilmington, Massachusetts could decrease to $57,749 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.

WILMINGTON vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 23.0% cheaper than Wilmington, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $57,749 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Charleston
than in Wilmington, Massachusetts

Wilmington, MA vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Wilmington, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

39.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% lower

Commute

9.0% lower

Health

9.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

16.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, Massachusetts vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, MA vs. Charleston, SC

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