Charleston, South Carolina vs. Montclair, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montclair, New Jersey is 57.0% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,357 in Montclair, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montclair, 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
76% more expensive in Montclair
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Montclair, NJ
Compared to Charleston, Montclair is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  117.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  62.8% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher