Fort Mill, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 0.9% more expensive than Fort Mill, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,508 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Mill, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Fort Mill, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
85% more expensive in Chicago
than in Fort Mill, South Carolina
Fort Mill, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Fort Mill, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  63.3% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher