Chicago, Illinois vs. North Augusta, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Augusta, South Carolina is 20.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $99,395 in North Augusta, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Augusta, South Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in North Augusta
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. North Augusta, SC
Compared to Chicago, North Augusta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower