Champaign, Illinois vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 3.5% cheaper than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,232 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbus
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Champaign, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower