Waterman, Illinois vs. Columbus, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Georgia is 16.1% cheaper than Waterman, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,932 in Columbus, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterman, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Georgia is cheaper than Waterman, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbus
than in Waterman, Illinois
Waterman, IL vs. Columbus, GA
Compared to Waterman, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower

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