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CHICAGO vs. COLUMBUS
Cost of Living Comparison

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Cost of Living Calculator - Chicago, Illinois vs Columbus, Ohio

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 19.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $98,966 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Columbus
than in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago, IL vs Columbus, OH

Compared to Chicago, Columbus is:

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19.6% lower

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1.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

31.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

34.9% lower

Health

1.7% higher

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Personal

13.7% lower

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