Palatine, Illinois vs. Summerville, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Summerville, South Carolina is 8.8% cheaper than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,596 in Summerville, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Summerville, South Carolina is cheaper than Palatine, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Summerville
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Summerville, SC
Compared to Palatine, Summerville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  18.5% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower