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CHARLESTON vs. CHICAGO
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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
2.2%
cheaper
than Charleston, South Carolina.
You would need a salary of
$440,143
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
cheaper
than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Chicago
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Charleston, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
2.2% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
8.0% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
27.6% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.7% lower
Commute
47.2% higher
Health
8.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
3.2% higher
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