What is a pro or con of living in Columbia, South Carolinacompared to East St. Louis, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 259% more expensive in Columbia.

What salary do I need to live in Columbia, South Carolina copmared to East St. Louis, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in East St. Louis, Illinois should increase to $58,926 in Columbia, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST ST. LOUIS vs. COLUMBIA
Cost of Living Comparison

East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 17.9% more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,926 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in East St. Louis, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is more expensive than East St. Louis, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
259% more expensive in Columbia
than in East St. Louis, Illinois

East St. Louis, IL vs. Columbia, SC

Compared to East St. Louis, Columbia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

174.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.1% higher

Commute

25.0% lower

Health

21.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.3% lower

Cost of Food

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East St. Louis, Illinois vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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East St. Louis, IL vs. Columbia, SC

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