Cost of Living Calculator - Chapin, South Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 2.6% more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,934 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapin, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Chapin, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
85% more expensive in Chicago
than in Chapin, South Carolina
Chapin, SC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Chapin, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.7% lower
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% higher

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