Pickens, South Carolina vs. Sycamore, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sycamore, Illinois is 5.1% more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $105,093 in Sycamore, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pickens, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sycamore, Illinois is more expensive than Pickens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Sycamore
than in Pickens, South Carolina
Pickens, SC vs. Sycamore, IL
Compared to Pickens, Sycamore is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  4.1% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher