What is a pro or con of living in Riverwoods, Illinoiscompared to Columbus, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 227% more expensive in Riverwoods.

What salary do I need to live in Riverwoods, Illinois copmared to Columbus, Indiana?

A salary of $57,000 in Columbus, Indiana should increase to $96,393 in Riverwoods, Illinois (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COLUMBUS vs. RIVERWOODS
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbus, Indiana vs. Riverwoods, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverwoods, Illinois is 69.1% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $96,393 in Riverwoods, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Riverwoods, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Riverwoods
than in Columbus, Indiana

Columbus, IN vs. Riverwoods, IL

Compared to Columbus, Riverwoods is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

69.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

299.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

33.4% higher

Health

2.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbus, Indiana vs. Riverwoods, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbus, IN vs. Riverwoods, IL

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