What is a pro or con of living in Andover, Massachusettscompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 62% more expensive in Andover.

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

A salary of $300,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $420,219 in Andover, 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.

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CHARLESTON vs. ANDOVER
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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Andover, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Andover, Massachusetts is 40.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $420,219 in Andover, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Andover
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Andover, MA

Compared to Charleston, Andover is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

99.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

15.4% higher

Health

8.2% lower

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Personal

6.3% higher

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