Columbia, Missouri vs. St. Louis, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri is 7.9% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $27,628 in St. Louis, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Louis, Missouri is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in St. Louis
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. St. Louis, MO
Compared to Columbia, St. Louis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  25.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower