Columbia, South Carolina vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 22.1% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,065 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in St. Charles
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Columbia, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% lower
  Commute
  23.2% higher
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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