Decatur, Illinois vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 11.5% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,766 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Columbus
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Decatur, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% higher
      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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower