Greenwood, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.5% more expensive than Greenwood, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $110,646 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenwood, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Greenwood, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Chicago
than in Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Greenwood, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.5% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  109.8% higher
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher