Columbus, Mississippi vs. Jacksonville, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jacksonville, Illinois is 0.8% cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $49,596 in Jacksonville, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jacksonville, Illinois is cheaper than Columbus, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
91% more expensive in Jacksonville
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Jacksonville, IL
Compared to Columbus, Jacksonville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher