Cost of Living Calculator - Short Hills, New Jersey vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 56.8% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,421 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Charleston
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Short Hills, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.8% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower

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