Chicago, Illinois vs. Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is 19.8% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,642 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, South Carolina is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
138% more expensive in Mount Pleasant
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Mount Pleasant, SC
Compared to Chicago, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower