What is a pro or con of living in San Francisco, Californiacompared to Charleston, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 944% more expensive in San Francisco.

What salary do I need to live in San Francisco, California copmared to Charleston, Illinois?

A salary of $55,000 in Charleston, Illinois should increase to $189,548 in San Francisco, California (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.

CHARLESTON vs. SAN FRANCISCO
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 244.6% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $189,548 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
944% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Charleston, Illinois

Charleston, IL vs. San Francisco, CA

Compared to Charleston, San Francisco is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

244.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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25.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,347.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% higher

Commute

175.6% higher

Health

3.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, Illinois vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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