Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs South Chicago Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in South Chicago Heights, Illinois is 19.6% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $96,503 in South Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Chicago Heights, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in South Chicago Heights
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs South Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Charleston, South Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  42.5% higher
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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