Trenton, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 13.5% more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,774 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Trenton, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Trenton, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
95% more expensive in Charleston
than in Trenton, New Jersey
Trenton, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Trenton, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  403.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower