Cost of Living Calculator - El Cerrito, California vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 64.4% cheaper than El Cerrito, California.

You would need a salary of $26,671 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in El Cerrito, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than El Cerrito, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% cheaper in Charleston
than in El Cerrito, California
El Cerrito, CA vs Charleston, IL
Compared to El Cerrito, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  64.4% 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
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  55.5% lower
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower

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