Ridgeland, South Carolina vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 38.6% more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $69,300 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgeland, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Ridgeland, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Newark
than in Ridgeland, South Carolina
Ridgeland, SC vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Ridgeland, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  89.9% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% higher