Charleston, South Carolina vs. Berkeley, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, New Jersey is 20.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $156,639 in Berkeley, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, New Jersey is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Overall1 is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Overall1
21% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Berkeley, NJ
Compared to Charleston, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher