West Long Branch, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 18.2% cheaper than West Long Branch, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,364 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West Long Branch, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than West Long Branch, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Charleston
than in West Long Branch, New Jersey
West Long Branch, NJ vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to West Long Branch, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  6.6% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower