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


The cost of living in Elmhurst, Illinois is 13.4% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,105 in Elmhurst, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elmhurst, Illinois is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
85% more expensive in Elmhurst
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Elmhurst, IL
Compared to Charleston, Elmhurst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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