Westwood, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 23.0% cheaper than Westwood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $76,999 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Westwood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Westwood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Charleston
than in Westwood, New Jersey
Westwood, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Westwood, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  35.5% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower