Cost of Living Calculator - Gaffney, South Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 52.8% more expensive than Gaffney, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $229,161 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Gaffney, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Chicago
than in Gaffney, South Carolina
Gaffney, SC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Gaffney, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  100.4% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher

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