Charleston, Illinois vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 22.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $61,017 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Columbus
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Charleston, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  57.0% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower