Effingham, Illinois vs. Greenville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Greenville, South Carolina is 11.7% more expensive than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $124,560 in Greenville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Greenville, South Carolina is more expensive than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Greenville
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs. Greenville, SC
Compared to Effingham, Greenville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.7% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher