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Columbia, Illinois vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 17.6% more expensive than Columbia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $117,634 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in Chicago
than in Columbia, Illinois
Columbia, IL vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Columbia, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
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  17.6% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% lower
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  Personal
  1.6% higher
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