Grafton, Illinois vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 14.7% more expensive than Grafton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,000 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Grafton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is more expensive than Grafton, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in St. Charles
than in Grafton, Illinois
Grafton, IL vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Grafton, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  104.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher