Columbia, IL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Columbia, Illinois?
$4,260 / month
for a family, 21.1% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,120 for the year for a family.
$2,533 / month
for a single person, 46.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $30,400 for the year for a single person.

Columbia cost of living score
91
Less expensive
9.0% lower
than the US average
2.9% lower
than the Illinois average
Columbia, Illinois gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 9.0% lower than the U.S. average and 2.9% higher than the average for Illinois.

Columbia, IL

Housing costs in Columbia?
A typical home costs $267,600, which is 20.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 10.7% more expensive than the average Illinois home, at $241,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Columbia costs $950 per month, which is 33.6% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 32.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,260.

Can I afford Columbia?
To live comfortably in Columbia, Illinois, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Columbia?
The cost of living in Columbia, IL is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. The median home cost is around $143,100, which is relatively low in comparison to the national average of $231,200. Groceries and general goods are also very affordable, with a cost index that is well below the U.S. average. Health care services are slightly higher than the national average at 8%, however overall it is still quite affordable. Utilities and transportation costs are also lower than the national average which adds to the affordability of this small town in Illinois.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesColumbiaIllinoisUnited States
    Unlock93.7100.0
  98.9  Unlock100.0
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    Unlock$241,700$338,100
  96.7  Unlock100.0
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  139.1  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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Over 16 years ago

I actually live in the next town over, but work full-time in Columbia, and it's a really nice town. It is the walking-est city I have ever seen; people enjoy riding  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia,Illinois has to be the most stuck up and unfriendly little one horse town i've ever lived in . People here feel that if you weren't born and raised here  More

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Over 17 years ago

Columbia, Illinois is located at the northern tip of Monroe County in Southwestern Illinois only about 12 miles from downtown St. Louis. 20 miles from Scott Air Force  More

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