Columbia, IL vs Millstadt, IL

Millstadt is moderately more affordable than Columbia, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Columbia scores 90 compared to 84 for Millstadt, 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 Columbia is $1,089/month compared to $1,110/month in Millstadt — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Columbia has cheaper rent, Millstadt actually has lower median home values ($205,400 vs $290,100).

Median household income in Columbia is $107,922 compared to $94,536 in Millstadt (+14.2%). 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 Columbia spend roughly 12.1% of their income on rent, less than the 14.1% in Millstadt.