Chicago, Illinois vs. Central, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Central, South Carolina is 22.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $60,279 in Central, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Central, South Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Central
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Central, SC
Compared to Chicago, Central is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% lower
      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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  43.3% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower