Hoffman Estates, Illinois vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 29.3% cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,540 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Hoffman Estates, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Columbus
than in Hoffman Estates, Illinois
Hoffman Estates, IL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Hoffman Estates, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% lower