Lombard, Illinois vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 14.7% cheaper than Lombard, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $42,640 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Lombard, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Lombard, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Columbia
than in Lombard, Illinois
Lombard, IL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Lombard, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% lower