Carol Stream, Illinois vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 12.3% cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,985 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Carol Stream, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Carol Stream, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Carol Stream, Illinois
Carol Stream, IL vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Carol Stream, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% lower
      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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower