Arnold, Missouri vs. Columbia, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Illinois is 1.2% more expensive than Arnold, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $40,488 in Columbia, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Arnold, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Illinois is more expensive than Arnold, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Columbia
than in Arnold, Missouri
Arnold, MO vs. Columbia, IL
Compared to Arnold, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher