Waukegan, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 29.8% more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $166,128 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukegan, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Waukegan, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Charleston
than in Waukegan, Illinois
Waukegan, IL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Waukegan, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  8.3% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower