Cost of Living Calculator - Aurora, Illinois vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 23.2% more expensive than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $246,465 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Charleston
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Aurora, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  4.1% higher
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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