Oakland, California vs. Charleston, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 59.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $20,057 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Charleston
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Charleston, IL
Compared to Oakland, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.9% 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
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  54.4% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower