Charleston, South Carolina vs. La Grange, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Grange, Illinois is 18.3% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,153 in La Grange, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, La Grange, Illinois is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in La Grange
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. La Grange, IL
Compared to Charleston, La Grange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  40.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher