What is a pro or con of living in East Orange, New Jerseycompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Transportation is 63% more expensive in East Orange.

What salary do I need to live in East Orange, New Jersey copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $55,373 in East Orange, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. EAST ORANGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. East Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Orange, New Jersey is 10.7% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,373 in East Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, East Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
63% more expensive in East Orange
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. East Orange, NJ

Compared to Charleston, East Orange is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

28.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.3% higher

Commute

63.1% higher

Health

2.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.7% higher

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. East Orange, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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