Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Charleston, Illinois


The cost of living in Charleston, Illinois is 30.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,855 in Charleston, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charleston, Illinois is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Charleston
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Charleston, IL
Compared to Raleigh, Charleston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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