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


The cost of living in Joliet, Illinois is 23.4% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,297 in Joliet, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Joliet, Illinois is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Joliet
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Joliet, IL
Compared to Charleston, Joliet is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower

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