Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs. Pickens, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pickens, South Carolina is 27.0% cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,730 in Pickens, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pickens, South Carolina is cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Pickens
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs. Pickens, SC
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Pickens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% lower
      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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  29.8% lower
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower