Chicago, Illinois vs. Columbia, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, North Carolina is 29.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,521 in Columbia, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, North Carolina is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Columbia
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Columbia, NC
Compared to Chicago, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  39.6% lower
  Health
  48.4% higher
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  Personal
  14.8% lower
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