Lugoff, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 27.7% more expensive than Lugoff, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,853 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Lugoff, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Lugoff, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chicago
than in Lugoff, South Carolina
Lugoff, SC vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Lugoff, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  51.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher