Cost of Living Calculator - Houston, Texas vs Columbia, Illinois


The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 4.4% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,602 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
19% cheaper in Columbia
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs Columbia, IL
Compared to Houston, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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