Somerset, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.3% cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,775 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerset, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Somerset, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Charleston
than in Somerset, New Jersey
Somerset, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Somerset, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower