Edison, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 15.5% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $63,395 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
36% cheaper in Charleston
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Edison, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower