Columbia, Illinois vs. Blue Springs, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Blue Springs, Missouri is 3.4% more expensive than Columbia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,698 in Blue Springs, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Blue Springs, Missouri is more expensive than Columbia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Blue Springs
than in Columbia, Illinois
Columbia, IL vs. Blue Springs, MO
Compared to Columbia, Blue Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower