Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 3.4% cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,280 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
33% cheaper in Columbia
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Edwardsville, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower