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

Median Home Cost is 12% more expensive in Jersey City.

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

A salary of $47,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $61,811 in Jersey City, 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. JERSEY CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 31.5% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,811 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Jersey City, NJ

Compared to Charleston, Jersey City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.1% higher

Commute

63.3% higher

Health

3.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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