Columbia, Missouri vs. Urbana, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbana, Illinois is 13.5% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $13,411 in Urbana, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbana, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Urbana
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Urbana, IL
Compared to Columbia, Urbana is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% lower
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  10.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower