Geneva, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 1.6% more expensive than Geneva, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,786 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Geneva, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Geneva, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Charleston
than in Geneva, Illinois
Geneva, IL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Geneva, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower