Ballwin, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 14.9% cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $42,559 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ballwin, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Ballwin, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Columbia
than in Ballwin, Missouri
Ballwin, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Ballwin, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  21.7% lower
  Health
  30.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower