Middlesex, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 7.7% cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,586 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Middlesex, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Middlesex, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Charleston
than in Middlesex, New Jersey
Middlesex, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Middlesex, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower