Columbia, South Carolina vs. Freeport, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Freeport, Illinois is 16.7% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $24,994 in Freeport, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Freeport, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Freeport
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Freeport, IL
Compared to Columbia, Freeport is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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