Toms River township, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 5.6% more expensive than Toms River township, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $406,471 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Toms River township, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Toms River township, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Charleston
than in Toms River township, New Jersey
Toms River Township, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Toms River Township, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% higher
      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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower