Swansea, South Carolina vs. Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 4.2% more expensive than Swansea, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,120 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansea, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Swansea, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Swansea, South Carolina
Swansea, SC vs. Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Swansea, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% higher
      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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher