What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Jacksonville, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 323% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Jacksonville, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Jacksonville, Illinois should increase to $74,592 in Charleston, South Carolina (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.

JACKSONVILLE vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Jacksonville, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 49.2% more expensive than Jacksonville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $74,592 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Jacksonville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
323% more expensive in Charleston
than in Jacksonville, Illinois

Jacksonville, IL vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Jacksonville, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

14.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

301.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.5% lower

Commute

40.0% higher

Health

12.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Jacksonville, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Jacksonville, IL vs. Charleston, SC

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