Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, South Carolina vs Metropolis, Illinois


The cost of living in Metropolis, Illinois is 17.8% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $98,698 in Metropolis, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Metropolis, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Metropolis
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs Metropolis, IL
Compared to Columbia, Metropolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  9.8% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower

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