Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 26.3% cheaper than Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,846 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Charleston
than in Point Pleasant Beach, New Jersey
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Point Pleasant Beach, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower