Cost of Living Calculator - Normal, Illinois vs Columbia, Illinois


The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 10.9% more expensive than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $55,468 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is more expensive than Normal, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Columbia
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs Columbia, IL
Compared to Normal, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% higher
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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