Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Springfield, Illinois


The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 36.3% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,970 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Springfield
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Springfield, IL
Compared to Columbia, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% lower
      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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  29.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% lower

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