Boston, United States
+5% vs Boston avgCharlestown is a moderately-priced area within Boston, with a cost of living index of 86.5 — that is +5% compared to the Boston average. It sits around the middle of the pack at #12 out of 24 neighborhoods. Estimated rent for a one-bedroom apartment here is around $2,940/month, compared to a range of $2,016 in Roxbury to $3,640 in Back Bay.
For a typical resident of Charlestown, housing takes up roughly 47% of monthly expenses. Food and groceries account for about 15%, while transportation costs around 8%. To live comfortably here — meaning rent stays at or below 30% of gross income — you would need an annual salary of approximately $117,600 before tax.
Salaries in Charlestown reflect the local cost of living. Based on the neighborhood COLI of 86.5:
After tax and deductions of 31.0% in United States, take-home pay for someone earning $117,600 would be roughly $81,144/year. Use the salary converter to calculate an exact figure for your situation, including expat-specific tax adjustments.
Estimated annual deductions on a $64,875 salary in Charlestown, Boston (local employee).
Rates shown are for a local employee. Use the salary converter for expat calculations.
What a $75,000 USD salary in Charlestown would need to be elsewhere:
| City | Currency | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| New York | USD | $64,875 |
| London | GBP | £55,830 |
| Dubai | AED | AED 324,621 |
| Neighborhood | COLI | Multiplier | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Bay | 107.1 | 1.30x | +30% |
| Beacon Hill | 105.5 | 1.28x | +28% |
| Seaport | 103.0 | 1.25x | +25% |
| Cambridge (Kendall Sq) | 98.9 | 1.20x | +20% |
| South End | 97.2 | 1.18x | +18% |
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Charlestown is near the city average for Boston. Costs are about +5% vs the average, making it a mid-range neighborhood.
The cost of living in Charlestown is above the Boston average. With a multiplier of 1.05x, everyday expenses including rent, food, and transportation are +5% compared to the city baseline.