Rush City, Minnesota vs. Columbia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 2.0% cheaper than Rush City, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $78,369 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Rush City, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is cheaper than Rush City, Minnesota
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
18% cheaper in Columbia
than in Rush City, Minnesota
Rush City, MN vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to Rush City, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  18.9% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher