Phoenix, Arizona vs. St. Charles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Charles, Illinois is 5.1% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $47,470 in St. Charles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Charles, Illinois is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in St. Charles
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. St. Charles, IL
Compared to Phoenix, St. Charles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  20.2% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher