Dixon, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 51.4% more expensive than Dixon, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $113,586 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Dixon, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Dixon, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
269% more expensive in Charleston
than in Dixon, Illinois
Dixon, IL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Dixon, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher