Columbia, South Carolina vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 6.3% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,864 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Champaign
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Columbia, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower