Santa Claus, Indiana vs. Columbia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 8.3% more expensive than Santa Claus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,152 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Claus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is more expensive than Santa Claus, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Columbia
than in Santa Claus, Indiana
Santa Claus, IN vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to Santa Claus, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  20.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher