Springfield, Illinois vs. Columbia, Tennessee

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Tennessee is 30.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,558 in Columbia, Tennessee to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Tennessee is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Columbia
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Columbia, TN
Compared to Springfield, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher