Dillon, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 47.9% more expensive than Dillon, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $73,967 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Dillon, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Dillon, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Chicago
than in Dillon, South Carolina
Dillon, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Dillon, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  82.0% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.0% higher