What is a pro or con of living in West Chicago, Illinoiscompared to Greenville, South Carolina?

Childcare is 85% more expensive in West Chicago.

What salary do I need to live in West Chicago, Illinois copmared to Greenville, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Greenville, South Carolina should increase to $85,823 in West Chicago, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. West Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Chicago, Illinois is 14.4% more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,823 in West Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Greenville, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Greenville, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
85% more expensive in West Chicago
than in Greenville, South Carolina

Greenville, SC vs. West Chicago, IL

Compared to Greenville, West Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

29.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

46.9% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.2% higher

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Greenville, South Carolina vs. West Chicago, Illinois

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Greenville, SC vs. West Chicago, IL

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