Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, South Carolina vs Rock Island, Illinois


The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 14.6% cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,083 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs Rock Island, IL
Compared to Columbia, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  1.7% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower

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