Charleston, South Carolina vs. DeKalb, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in DeKalb, Illinois is 23.3% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,342 in DeKalb, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, DeKalb, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in DeKalb
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Dekalb, IL
Compared to Charleston, Dekalb is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower