Cost of Living Calculator - Goose Creek, South Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 15.1% more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,347 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Goose Creek, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Goose Creek, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
107% more expensive in Chicago
than in Goose Creek, South Carolina
Goose Creek, SC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to Goose Creek, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher

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