Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 16.1% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $116,108 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
85% more expensive in Chicago
than in Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufort, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Beaufort, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% lower
  Commute
  109.8% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher