What is a pro or con of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinoiscompared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

Childcare is 85% more expensive in Hoffman Estates.

What salary do I need to live in Hoffman Estates, Illinois copmared to Bluffton, South Carolina?

A salary of $39,800 in Bluffton, South Carolina should increase to $42,430 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (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.

BLUFFTON vs. HOFFMAN ESTATES
Cost of Living Comparison

Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 6.6% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,430 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Hoffman Estates, Illinois is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
85% more expensive in Hoffman Estates
than in Bluffton, South Carolina

Bluffton, SC vs. Hoffman Estates, IL

Compared to Bluffton, Hoffman Estates is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.1% lower

Commute

62.4% higher

Health

16.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bluffton, SC vs. Hoffman Estates, IL

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