North Chicago, Illinois vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 2.9% cheaper than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,539 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Columbus
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to North Chicago, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower