North Charleston, South Carolina vs. South Chicago Heights, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Chicago Heights, Illinois is 3.0% cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,516 in South Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in North Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Chicago Heights, Illinois is cheaper than North Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in South Chicago Heights
than in North Charleston, South Carolina
North_Charleston, SC vs. South_Chicago_Heights, IL
Compared to North_Charleston, South_Chicago_Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% lower
      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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  54.3% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher