Naperville, Illinois vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 30.6% cheaper than Naperville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $45,094 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Naperville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Naperville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Columbia
than in Naperville, Illinois
Naperville, IL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Naperville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.6% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  39.8% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower