Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)

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These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
For example, you would need at least $7,255 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,200 in Columbus, Ohio.

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