What is a pro or con of living in North Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Pontiac, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 116% more expensive in North Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in North Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Pontiac, Illinois?

A salary of $75,000 in Pontiac, Illinois should increase to $94,268 in North Charleston, 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.

PONTIAC vs. NORTH CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Pontiac, Illinois vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 25.7% more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $94,268 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Pontiac, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
116% more expensive in North Charleston
than in Pontiac, Illinois

Pontiac, IL vs. North Charleston, SC

Compared to Pontiac, North Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

79.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.5% higher

Commute

39.5% higher

Health

13.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Pontiac, Illinois vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pontiac, IL vs. North Charleston, SC

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