| Chicago, IL | Columbia, TN | United States |
Overall | 105.7 | 101.3 | 100 |
Food & Groceries | 97.2 | 98.1 | 100 |
Health | 88.0 | 108.9 | 100 |
Housing | 99.8 | 91.5 | 100 |
Median Home Cost | $284,100 | $345,600 | $338,100 |
Utilities | 9,280.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
Transportation | 138.5 | 103.5 | 100 |
Miscellaneous | 139.8 | 95.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I've lived in Chicago city and later moved to suburbs when family size increased. Absolutely love this city. This is the cleanest and most beautiful among the major More
Chicago is probably the best value in a major city that you can find and my personal favorite city. It will become increasingly important as climate change makes the More
I've live on north side and south side, UIC medical center. Don't move here go to the north side. No good amenities, if you get bored with one there is no other choices. More
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I was disturbed when I say old comments on this page. I recently moved to Columbia, TN. I saw associations with crime and other things that do not reflect what is by far More
The jobs in Columbia, Tennessee are scarce in comparison to cities. It has been that way since the '90's. In the 90's General Electric and other major companies left the More
Small old fashioned city. Not very progressive. great weather adequate schools no job growth. reasonable housing costs close to Nashville very few More
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