Columbus, Nebraska vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 8.3% cheaper than Columbus, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $119,246 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Columbus, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Springfield
than in Columbus, Nebraska
Columbus, NE vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to Columbus, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  21.5% higher
  Health
  24.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower