Burnham, IL vs Columbia, IL

Burnham is moderately more affordable than Columbia, with a 7% lower cost of living index. Burnham scores 84 compared to 90 for Columbia, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Columbia can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burnham is $1,183/month compared to $1,089/month in Columbia — a 9% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Columbia has cheaper rent, Burnham actually has lower median home values ($146,400 vs $290,100).

Median household income in Burnham is $55,708 compared to $107,922 in Columbia (-48.4%). While Columbia is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Burnham spend roughly 25.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.1% in Columbia.