Oak Park, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 9.8% cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,111 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Oak Park, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Oak Park, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Charleston
than in Oak Park, Illinois
Oak Park, IL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Oak Park, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower