Lombard, Illinois vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 21.0% cheaper than Lombard, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,506 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Lombard, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is cheaper than Lombard, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Columbus
than in Lombard, Illinois
Lombard, IL vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Lombard, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.0% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  42.4% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower