Columbia, Missouri vs. Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Pleasant, Iowa is 17.4% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $41,314 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Pleasant, Iowa is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Mount Pleasant
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Mount Pleasant, IA
Compared to Columbia, Mount Pleasant is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower