Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 55.1% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $116,343 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Charleston, SC
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Charleston, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  232.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  63.9% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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