Charleston, South Carolina vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 11.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,512 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
65% more expensive in Newark
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Charleston, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  65.9% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher