Cost of Living Calculator - North Chicago, Illinois vs Charleston, South Carolina


The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 39.5% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $251,136 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
244% more expensive in Charleston
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs Charleston, SC
Compared to North Chicago, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  30.0% higher
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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