Columbus, Ohio vs. Columbus, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Illinois is 20.5% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $39,757 in Columbus, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Illinois is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Columbus, IL
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Columbus, IL
Compared to Columbus, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  26.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower