Lake Villa, Illinois vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 12.3% more expensive than Lake Villa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $112,270 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Villa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Lake Villa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Charleston
than in Lake Villa, Illinois
Lake Villa, IL vs. Charleston, SC
Compared to Lake Villa, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  6.6% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower