Little Rock, Arkansas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 11.0% more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $55,501 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Little Rock, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Columbia
than in Little Rock, Arkansas
Little Rock, AR vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Little Rock, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher