Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 10.9% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $133,691 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
39% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Jersey City, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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