Cost of Living Calculator - Downers Grove, Illinois vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 4.5% cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,037 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Downers Grove, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Downers Grove, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Charleston
than in Downers Grove, Illinois
Downers Grove, IL vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Downers Grove, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.5% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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