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


The cost of living in Elgin, Illinois is 16.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,712 in Elgin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elgin, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Elgin
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Elgin, IL
Compared to Charleston, Elgin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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