What is a pro or con of living in James Island, South Carolinacompared to Northbrook, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 23% cheaper in James Island.

What salary do I need to live in James Island, South Carolina copmared to Northbrook, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Northbrook, Illinois could decrease to $40,688 in James Island, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NORTHBROOK vs. JAMES ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Northbrook, Illinois vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in James Island, South Carolina is 18.6% cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $40,688 in James Island, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Northbrook, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, James Island, South Carolina is cheaper than Northbrook, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in James Island
than in Northbrook, Illinois

Northbrook, IL vs. James Island, SC

Compared to Northbrook, James Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

25.8% lower

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Northbrook, Illinois vs. James Island, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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