Cost of Living Calculator - Elmhurst, Illinois vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 11.8% cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $154,337 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Elmhurst, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is cheaper than Elmhurst, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Charleston
than in Elmhurst, Illinois
Elmhurst, IL vs Charleston, SC
Compared to Elmhurst, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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