Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Columbia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 3.2% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,480 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
27% more expensive in Columbia
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to Bettendorf, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  22.4% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher