Charleston, South Carolina vs. Oak Park, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oak Park, Illinois is 10.8% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,419 in Oak Park, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oak Park, Illinois is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
85% more expensive in Oak Park
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Oak Park, IL
Compared to Charleston, Oak Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  45.0% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher