Chicago, Illinois vs. North Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Charleston, South Carolina is 15.3% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,838 in North Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in North Charleston
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. North Charleston, SC
Compared to Chicago, North Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  37.3% lower
  Health
  9.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower