Bloomington, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 33.3% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $266,505 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Charleston
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Bloomington, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  39.6% higher
  Health
  11.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher