West Columbia, South Carolina vs. Springfield, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Illinois is 11.6% cheaper than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $88,394 in Springfield, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Illinois is cheaper than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Springfield
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs. Springfield, IL
Compared to West Columbia, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.6% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower