Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Georgia vs Chicago Heights, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago Heights, Illinois is 15.8% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $86,901 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago Heights, Illinois is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Chicago Heights
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs Chicago Heights, IL
Compared to Columbus, Chicago Heights is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  56.9% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher

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