Ridgewood, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 34.6% cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,718 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Ridgewood, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Charleston
than in Ridgewood, New Jersey
Ridgewood, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Ridgewood, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  1.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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