Columbia, Missouri vs. Peru, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Peru, Indiana is 23.7% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $57,973 in Peru, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Peru, Indiana is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Peru
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Peru, IN
Compared to Columbia, Peru is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  23.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower