Cost of Living Calculator - West Columbia, South Carolina vs Chicago, Illinois


The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.9% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,954 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% more expensive in Chicago
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs Chicago, IL
Compared to West Columbia, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.2% lower
  Commute
  69.1% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher

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