Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Charleston, New York


The cost of living in Charleston, New York is 15.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $63,408 in Charleston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, New York is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Charleston
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs Charleston, NY
Compared to Chicago, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower

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