What is a pro or con of living in New Brunswick, New Jerseycompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Childcare is 49% more expensive in New Brunswick.

What salary do I need to live in New Brunswick, New Jersey copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $65,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $67,960 in New Brunswick, New Jersey (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.

CHARLESTON vs. NEW BRUNSWICK
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 4.6% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $67,960 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
49% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. New Brunswick, NJ

Compared to Charleston, New Brunswick is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

20.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

42.0% higher

Health

2.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. New Brunswick, NJ

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