Columbia, Missouri vs. Berkeley, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, Missouri is 16.1% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,927 in Berkeley, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, Missouri is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Berkeley
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Berkeley, MO
Compared to Columbia, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.1% lower
      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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  35.0% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher