Charleston, South Carolina vs. Northbrook, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Northbrook, Illinois is 21.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $102,893 in Northbrook, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Northbrook, Illinois is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Northbrook
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Northbrook, IL
Compared to Charleston, Northbrook is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher