Clinton, Iowa vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 27.6% more expensive than Clinton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,778 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Clinton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is more expensive than Clinton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
141% more expensive in Columbia
than in Clinton, Iowa
Clinton, IA vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Clinton, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher