Cost of Living Calculator - St. Charles, Illinois vs Carson, California


The cost of living in Carson, California is 45.2% more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $148,058 in Carson, California to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Charles, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carson, California is more expensive than St. Charles, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Carson
than in St. Charles, Illinois
St. Charles, IL vs Carson, CA
Compared to St. Charles, Carson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  94.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  63.8% higher
  Health
  6.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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