West Chicago, Illinois vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 14.9% cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,099 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in West Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than West Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Columbus
than in West Chicago, Illinois
West Chicago, IL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to West Chicago, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower