Auburn, Illinois vs. Columbia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 16.9% more expensive than Auburn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,761 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is more expensive than Auburn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Columbia
than in Auburn, Illinois
Auburn, IL vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to Auburn, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  16.4% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher