Marshalltown, Iowa vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 23.2% more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,387 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Marshalltown, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Marshalltown, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Columbia
than in Marshalltown, Iowa
Marshalltown, IA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Marshalltown, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher