Naperville, Illinois vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 10.7% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $80,590 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in James Island
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. James Island, SC
Compared to Naperville, James Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower