Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Niles, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Niles, Illinois is 8.6% more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,290 in Niles, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Niles, Illinois is more expensive than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
85% more expensive in Niles
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Niles, IL
Compared to Bluffton, Niles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  59.8% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher