Columbia, Missouri vs. Glen Carbon, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Glen Carbon, Illinois is 4.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $52,004 in Glen Carbon, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Glen Carbon, Illinois is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Glen Carbon
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Glen Carbon, IL
Compared to Columbia, Glen Carbon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher