Bolivar, Missouri vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 14.1% more expensive than Bolivar, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $79,873 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Bolivar, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Bolivar, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% more expensive in Columbia
than in Bolivar, Missouri
Bolivar, MO vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Bolivar, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  24.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher