Chicago, Illinois vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 8.7% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,670 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% cheaper in Columbia
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Chicago, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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      Child Care, Taxes Considered
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
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  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Food
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  25.3% lower
  Health
  23.8% higher
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  9.7% lower
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