Charleston, Illinois vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 7.9% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $37,660 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Columbus
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Charleston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  39.0% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower