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

Median Home Cost is 42% more expensive in New Providence.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $68,898 in New Providence, 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 PROVIDENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. New Providence, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Providence, New Jersey is 37.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $68,898 in New Providence, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in New Providence
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. New Providence, NJ

Compared to Charleston, New Providence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% higher

Commute

51.8% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

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Cost of Living Comparison

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