Columbia, Missouri vs. Rock Island, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rock Island, Illinois is 19.6% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $36,180 in Rock Island, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rock Island, Illinois is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Rock Island
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Rock Island, IL
Compared to Columbia, Rock Island is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  5.3% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher