What is a pro or con of living in South Toms River, New Jerseycompared to Laurens, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 147% more expensive in South Toms River.

What salary do I need to live in South Toms River, New Jersey copmared to Laurens, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Laurens, South Carolina should increase to $96,386 in South Toms River, 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.

LAURENS vs. SOUTH TOMS RIVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Laurens, South Carolina vs. South Toms River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Toms River, New Jersey is 28.5% more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,386 in South Toms River, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurens, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in South Toms River
than in Laurens, South Carolina

Laurens, SC vs. South Toms River, NJ

Compared to Laurens, South Toms River is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

72.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

15.1% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Laurens, South Carolina vs. South Toms River, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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