Glen Ellyn, Illinois vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 28.6% cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,526 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Glen Ellyn, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Columbia
than in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
Glen Ellyn, IL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Glen Ellyn, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  5.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower