Freeport, Florida vs. Columbia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 12.0% cheaper than Freeport, Florida.

You would need a salary of $44,021 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Freeport, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is cheaper than Freeport, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbia
than in Freeport, Florida
Freeport, FL vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to Freeport, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher