Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 15.8% cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,091 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Hoffman Estates, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower