Charleston, Illinois vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 25.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $106,250 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in College Station
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Charleston, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  157.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  22.1% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower