Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 13.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $34,015 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Columbia
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  7.3% higher
  Health
  22.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher