What is a pro or con of living in Jersey City, New Jerseycompared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

Transportation is 65% more expensive in Jersey City.

What salary do I need to live in Jersey City, New Jersey copmared to Mount Pleasant, South Carolina?

A salary of $230,000 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina should increase to $258,057 in Jersey City, 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.

MOUNT PLEASANT vs. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

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

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 12.2% more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $258,057 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
65% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Mount Pleasant, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

65.4% higher

Health

3.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

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

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mount Pleasant, SC vs. Jersey City, NJ

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