Easley, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 19.5% more expensive than Easley, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,592 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Easley, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Easley, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Chicago
than in Easley, South Carolina
Easley, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Easley, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% lower
  Commute
  59.2% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher