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

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Chicago.

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

A salary of $50,000 in North Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $59,011 in 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.

NORTH CHARLESTON vs. CHICAGO
Cost of Living Comparison

North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 18.0% more expensive than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,011 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Chicago
than in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston, SC vs. Chicago, IL

Compared to North Charleston, Chicago is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

35.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.3% lower

Commute

59.4% higher

Health

9.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.4% higher

Cost of Food

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North Charleston, South Carolina vs. Chicago, Illinois

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North Charleston, SC vs. Chicago, IL

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