Swansea, Illinois vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 2.6% more expensive than Swansea, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,314 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Swansea, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Swansea, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Columbia
than in Swansea, Illinois
Swansea, IL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Swansea, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower