Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Illinois vs Dallas, Texas


The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 10.6% more expensive than Columbia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,312 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is more expensive than Columbia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Dallas
than in Columbia, Illinois
Columbia, IL vs Dallas, TX
Compared to Columbia, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.6% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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