Cost of Living Calculator - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 32.6% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,571 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Charleston
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Philadelphia, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.6% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  59.5% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower

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