What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to West New York, New Jersey?

Transportation is 39% cheaper in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to West New York, New Jersey?

A salary of $40,000 in West New York, New Jersey could decrease to $35,853 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WEST NEW YORK vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

West New York, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 10.4% cheaper than West New York, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $35,853 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in West New York, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than West New York, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
39% cheaper in Charleston
than in West New York, New Jersey

West New York, NJ vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to West New York, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

25.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

8.2% lower

Commute

39.5% lower

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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West New York, New Jersey vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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West New York, NJ vs. Charleston, SC

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