2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Columbia, IL vs New Philadelphia, OH

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Is it cheaper to live in New Philadelphia or is it cheaper to live in Columbia?
- New Philadelphia is 14.6% less expensive than Columbia.

Which city has more affordable housing, New Philadelphia or Columbia?
- New Philadelphia housing costs are 32.8% less expensive than Columbia housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Columbia or is Health Care more affordable in New Philadelphia.
- Health related expenses are 10.1% more in New Philadelphia.
 Columbia, ILNew Philadelphia, OHUnited States
 Overall  Unlock77.7100
 Food & Groceries98.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock105.0100
 Housing74.7  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$176,700$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.6100
 Miscellaneous139.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Columbia    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I actually live in the next town over, but work full-time in Columbia, and it's a really nice town. It is the walking-est city I have ever seen; people enjoy riding  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia,Illinois has to be the most stuck up and unfriendly little one horse town i've ever lived in . People here feel that if you weren't born and raised here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia, Illinois is located at the northern tip of Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois only about 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 20 miles from Scott Air Force  More

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